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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.

S.Res. 592 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

S.Res. 592119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 01/29/2026SEN. FISCHERR-NE · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: DW-NOMINATE +0.46 (Sponsor Ranking)Right: no (Sponsor Ranking)LEAN RIGHT(SPONSOR RANKING)AGRICULTURE AND FOOD

44 members · Left 19 · Center 5 · Right 20 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorSen. Fischer, Deb (R-NE) (Introduced 01/29/2026)
Sponsor Voting RecordLean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.46 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 44 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

Committees
Latest Action01/29/2026 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S397; text: CR S381)
Roll Call VotesThere have been no roll call votes
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Summary (1)

Passed Senate (01/29/2026)

This resolution supports the designation of 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer and recognizes the critical role of women in agriculture.

The resolution also encourages citizens to celebrate the impact these women have on the food systems and agricultural workforce of the United States by encouraging and empowering women to pursue careers in agriculture and cultivate leadership opportunities.

Text (1)

ATS (ATS)

119 SRES 592 ATS: Supporting the designation of 2026 as the “International Year of the Woman Farmer” to recognize and honor the critical role of women in agriculture. U.S. Senate 2026-01-29 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. III119th CONGRESS2d SessionS. RES. 592IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 29, 2026Mrs. Fischer (for herself, Ms. Klobuchar, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Ms. Lummis, Ms. Alsobrooks, Ms. Smith, Ms. Hirono, Mrs. Britt, Ms. Duckworth, Ms. Baldwin, Ms. Ernst, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mrs. Shaheen, Ms. Slotkin, Mr. Fetterman, Mr. Daines, Mr. Risch, Mr. Welch, Mr. Ricketts, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Booker, Mr. Padilla, Mr. Hickenlooper, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Justice, Mr. Moran, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Warnock, Mr. Peters, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Luján, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Rounds, Mr. Hoeven, Mr. King, Mr. Coons, Mr. McCormick, Mr. Young, and Mr. Scott of South Carolina) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed toRESOLUTIONSupporting the designation of 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer to recognize and honor the critical role of women in agriculture.Whereas the United States proudly recognizes its agricultural heritage and acknowledges the vital role that women have played in advancing agriculture both domestically and globally;Whereas women are essential to agriculture, serving as leaders on and off the farm, with more than 1,200,000 female agricultural producers in the United States comprising 36 percent of the agricultural producers of the United States;Whereas, in addition to their leadership in farming and ranching operations, women in agriculture continue to make significant contributions across a wide range of sectors, including research and development, manufacturing, sales and distribution, agricultural education, agribusiness, and advocacy, benefitting communities in the United States and around the world;Whereas 2026 has been designated as the International Year of the Woman Farmer;Whereas women professionals and leaders in agriculture in the United States should be recognized and celebrated for their contributions during this designated year: Now, therefore, be itThat the Senate—(1)supports the designation of 2026 as 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(iii)help feed a growing and hungry world.

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All Actions (2)

DateChamberAll Actions
01/29/2026Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S397; text: CR S381)
01/29/2026SenateSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S397; text: CR S381)

Titles (2)

Title TypeTitle
Display TitleA 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.
Official Title as IntroducedA 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.

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Cosponsors (43)

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Related Bills (1)

Subjects (3)

Policy Area: Agriculture and Food

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