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US SR592

Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Deb Fischer

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Designates 2026 as the "International Year of the Woman Farmer" to honor women's contributions to agriculture

  • More than 1,200,000 female agricultural producers in the United States comprise 36% of all U.S. agricultural producers

  • Recognizes women's contributions across farming, ranching, research and development, manufacturing, sales, distribution, agricultural education, agribusiness, and advocacy

  • Encourages citizens to honor women in agriculture and support women pursuing careers in the field, cultivating leadership opportunities, and helping address global food security

  • Submitted January 29, 2026 with broad bipartisan sponsorship from 44 senators, led by Senator Fischer (R-NE) and Senator Klobuchar (D-MN)

Legislative Description

A resolution supporting the designation of 2026 as the "International Year of the Woman Farmer" to recognize and honor the critical role of women in agriculture.

Agriculture and food

Last Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S397; text: CR S381)

1/29/2026

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