America’s Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins Act
In Committee
Introduced:Sep 30, 2025
Primary Sponsor
Vicente Gonzalez
Representative
Democratic
TX-34
Cosponsors
1
Quick Stats
Policy Area
Agriculture and Food
Summary
This bill directs the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to study how to improve access to addiction and mental health care for farmers and ranchers facing challenges like drought, extreme weather, and market instability. The goal is to identify successful programs at the state and local level that could be replicated nationwide to better support the mental health of agricultural communities.
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill directs the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to study how to improve access to addiction and mental health care for farmers and ranchers facing challenges like drought, extreme weather, and market instability. The goal is to identify successful programs at the state and local level that could be replicated nationwide to better support the mental health of agricultural communities.
Last updated: 12/29/2025
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><b>Agricultural Access to Addiction and Mental Health Care Act</b></p> <p>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. </p> <p>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.</p> <p>In conducting the study, NIFA must collaborate and consult with relevant federal agencies, state departments of agriculture, and mental health and agricultural organizations.</p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
The bill requires a federal study on improving accessibility of addiction and mental health care for farmers and ranchers.
The study must examine best practices and recommendations for increasing access to care in agricultural communities.
The study will involve collaboration with federal agencies, state agriculture departments, and mental health/agricultural organizations.
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
If enacted, this bill would directly benefit farmers, ranchers, and others in the agricultural sector by improving their access to critically needed addiction and mental health services. This could have a significant positive impact on the wellbeing and productivity of rural and agricultural communities across the country.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Agriculture and Food
Related Subjects
Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Government studies and investigations
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Mental health
Rural conditions and development
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
4382, 119th Congress (2025). "America’s Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4382
