Seeding Rural Resilience Act

Grassley Presses Administration on New Rural Mental Health Law
Grassley Presses Administration on New Rural Mental Health Law
Grassley Presses Administration on New Rural Mental Health Law
Iowa Republican Senator Chuck Grassley wants to know the latest when it comes to the Seeding Rural Resilience Act.  Grassley sent a letter to the Department of Agriculture as well as Health and Human Services.  The legislation, approved in 2020, is designed to curb the rising rate of suicide in rural communities, via the National Defense Authorization Act.  Grassley’s law re...
Bill to Curb Rural Suicides Awaits Signature
Bill to Curb Rural Suicides Awaits Signature
Bill to Curb Rural Suicides Awaits Signature
Legislation to curb the rising rate of farmer suicides awaits the president's signature as part of the National Defense Authorization Act. However, the bill's future is still uncertain as President Trump over the weekend threatened to veto the bill, despite the appearance of veto-proof support from lawmakers ...
AFBF: Seeding Act Needed To Help Stressed Out Ag Community
AFBF: Seeding Act Needed To Help Stressed Out Ag Community
AFBF: Seeding Act Needed To Help Stressed Out Ag Community
The American Farm Bureau Federation welcomes the Seeding Rural Resilience Act that seeks to address rural stress and mental health.  Senators Chuck Grassley and Jon Tester introduced the legislation last week.  R.J. Karney, AFBF Congressional Relations Director, said the bill expands on similar provisions in the 2018 Farm Bill.   “...
AFBF: Seeding Act Needed To Help Stressed Out Ag Community
The American Farm Bureau Federation welcomes the Seeding Rural Resilience Act that seeks to address rural stress and mental health.  Senators Chuck Grassley and Jon Tester introduced the legislation last week.  R.J. Karney, AFBF Congressional Relations Director, said the bill expands on similar provisions in the 2018 Farm Bill.   “Thi...
Grassley, Tester, Introduce Rural Stress and Mental Health Legislation
Grassley, Tester, Introduce Rural Stress and Mental Health Legislation
Grassley, Tester, Introduce Rural Stress and Mental Health Legislation
Two farm state Senators are promoting legislation that seeks to curb farmer suicides.  Announced last month, the Seeding Rural Resilience Act would offer ways to help farmers and rural America deal with stress.  The bill was formally introduced this week by Senator Jon Tester, a Democrat from Montana, and Iowa Republican Senator Chuck Grassley.  The two...
Tester Introduces Mental Health Bill for Farmers
Tester Introduces Mental Health Bill for Farmers
Tester Introduces Mental Health Bill for Farmers
A bill introduced this week by Senator John Tester seeks to bring mental health resources and awareness to rural communities.  The Montana Democrat introduced the Seeding Rural Resilience Act to help reduce stress and suicides in rural America.  Wh...