January 30, 2026
Ms. Pingree (for herself, Mrs. Hinson, Ms. Craig, Mr. Newhouse, Ms. Brown, Mr. Lucas, Mr. Gray, Mr. Bost, Ms. Tokuda, Mrs. Cammack, Mr. Davis of North Carolina, Mr. Mann, Ms. Budzinski, Mr. Rose, Mr. Bishop, Ms. Salinas, Ms. Kaptur, Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. McClain Delaney, and Mr. Costa) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture
RESOLUTION
Supporting the designation of the “International Year of the Woman Farmer” to recognize and honor the critical role of women in agriculture.
- (1) supports the designation of the “International Year of the Woman Farmer”;
- (2) recognizes the critical role of women in agriculture; and
- (3) encourages all citizens to—
- (A) honor and recognize the contributions of women working in agriculture; and
- (B) celebrate the positive impact these women have on the food systems and agricultural workforce of the United States by encouraging and empowering women to—
- (i) pursue careers in agriculture, a high-demand and essential field;
- (ii) cultivate leadership opportunities; and