H.R. 8149 Introduced Agriculture and Food

Agricultural Access to Addiction and Mental Health Care Act

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on the accessibility of addiction and mental health care providers and services for farmers and ranchers who have been impacted by severe and persistent drought, extreme weather events, instability in the commodities market, misinformation targeting consumers, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] Introduced March 27, 2026 Cosponsors 2 (1 R, 1 D) Latest action April 3, 2026

Summary

Agricultural Access to Addiction and Mental Health Care Act
This bill directs the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to study the accessibility of addiction and mental health care providers and services for farmers and ranchers impacted by severe and persistent drought, extreme weather events, instability in the commodities market, and misinformation targeting consumers.
For example, the study must examine (1) best practices and successful programs at the state and local level that can be replicated at the federal level to address addiction and mental health care needs in agricultural communities, and (2) recommendations for improving the accessibility of care.
In conducting the study, NIFA must collaborate and consult with relevant federal agencies, state departments of agriculture, and mental health and agricultural organizations.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Apr 3, 2026 Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
  2. Apr 3, 2026 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
  3. Mar 27, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  4. Mar 27, 2026 Introduced in House

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