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Mental Health Support for Farmworkers: New Peer Assistance Programs

This bill expands the federal mental health support program for farmers and ranchers to explicitly include farmworkers. This change ensures that farmworkers, who often face high stress and lack access to care, can benefit from federally funded peer-to-peer mental health services. The authorization for this crucial agricultural support network is extended until 2028.
Key points
Farmworkers are officially included in the federal Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network.
New grant funds are authorized specifically for initiating or expanding peer-to-peer mental health support programs for all agricultural occupations.
The authorization for the agricultural mental health support program is extended for five years, until 2028.
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Additional Information
Supporting Farmworkers' Mental Health Act
Print number: S 2898
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
Process start date: 2023-09-21
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Key Questions about Mental Health Support for Farmworkers: New Peer Assistance Programs

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is S 2898.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Farmworkers are officially included in the federal Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network.
  • New grant funds are authorized specifically for initiating or expanding peer-to-peer mental health support programs for all agricultural occupations.
  • The authorization for the agricultural mental health support program is extended for five years, until 2028.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

Analysis and Potential Impact of S 2898

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