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Agricultural Access to Addiction and Mental Health Care Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 8149 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
3
Latest action
Apr 3, 2026

What it does

Agricultural Access to Addiction and Mental Health Care Act This bill directs the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to study the accessibility of addiction and mental health care providers and services for farmers and ranchers impacted by severe and persistent drought, extreme weather events, instability in the commodities market, and misinformation targeting consumers. For example, the study must examine (1) best practices and successful programs at the state and local level that can be replicated at the federal level to address addiction and mental health care needs in agricultural communities, and (2) recommendations for improving the accessibility of care. In conducting…

Official summary · Introduced in House · Mar 27, 2026

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Mar 27, 2026

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Apr 3, 2026

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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