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H.Res. 1027House119th Congress (2025-2027)In Committee

Supporting the designation of the "International Year of the Woman Farmer" to recognize and honor the critical role of women in agriculture.

Sponsored by Chellie PingreeRep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME)
Introduced January 30, 2026

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H.Res. 1027 is a House resolution that backs the United Nations' designation of 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer. It aims to highlight and honor the important contributions women make to U.S. agriculture and to encourage broader public recognition of those contributions.

Key Provisions

  • The House formally supports the International Year of the Woman Farmer designation.
  • It acknowledges that women make up about 36 % of U.S. agricultural producers and play key roles across farming, research, education, and agribusiness.
  • The resolution urges citizens to recognize and celebrate women in agriculture and to encourage women to pursue agricultural careers, seek leadership roles, and help feed a growing global population.

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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture Committee

January 30, 2026

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January 30, 2026

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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture Committee

January 30, 2026

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Introduced in HouseIssued January 30, 2026

IV

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. RES. 1027

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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.

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 State 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; and

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 it

That the House of Representatives—

(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

(iii)

help feed a growing and hungry world.