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S.Res. 592Senate119th Congress (2025-2027)Passed Congress

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.

Sponsored by Deb FischerSen. Deb Fischer (R-NE)
Introduced January 29, 2026

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This Senate resolution backs the United Nations’ designation of 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer. It highlights the important role women play in U.S. agriculture and calls on the public to honor and support women in the sector, encouraging more women to enter farming and leadership positions.

Key Provisions

  • The Senate formally supports designating 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer.
  • It acknowledges that women make up a significant portion of U.S. agricultural producers and contribute across many parts of the food system.
  • The resolution urges all Americans to recognize and celebrate women’s contributions to agriculture and to encourage women to pursue farming careers, take on leadership roles, and help feed a growing world.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S397; text: CR S381)

January 29, 2026

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John Thune
Sen. John ThuneR-SD · Jan 29, 2026

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following resolutions, which are at the desk: S. Res. 592, S. Res. 593, S. Res. 594. I ask unanimous consent that…

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Agreed to SenateIssued January 29, 2026

III

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. RES. 592

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

January 29, 2026

Mrs. 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 to

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.

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 it

That 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.