S.Res. 653 · Where this bill is now
Adopted
Senate: Adopted Mar 19, 2026, by unanimous consent
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryDesignates National Women in Agriculture Day
This resolution sets aside March 21, 2026, as National Women in Agriculture Day. It's a way for the country to recognize and honor the important work that women do in agriculture—as farmers, teachers, leaders, mentors, and in many other roles.
How it affects you
This is a ceremonial designation with no direct changes to laws or policies. It's mainly a symbolic recognition of women's contributions to agriculture.
Read the official summary (Passed Senate, Mar 19, 2026)
This resolution designates March 21, 2026, as National Women in Agriculture Day. It also recognizes the important role of women in agriculture as producers, educators, leaders, mentors, and more.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionS.Res. 653
RESOLUTION
A resolution designating March 21, 2026, as "National Women in Agriculture Day".
Sponsor: Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) · Introduced Mar 19, 2026 · Agriculture and Food · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 19, 2026: “Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1357; text: CR S1382)”