Summary of HRES 227: Expressing support for National Agriculture Day
Bill at a glance
- Bill Number: HRES 227
- Title: Expressing support for the designation of March 18, 2025, as "National Agriculture Day" and celebrating the importance of agriculture as one of the most impactful industries in the United States
- Type: House Resolution (non-binding)
- Status: Submitted in House; referred to the House Committee on Agriculture
- Introduced: March 18, 2025
- Primary Sponsor: Mark Alford (primary)
- Cosponsors: Extensive bipartisan group including Brandon Gill, Daniel Webster, Scott Franklin, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Zachary Nunn, Tony Wied, Robert B. Aderholt, Claudia Tenney, Julia Letlow, Glenn Thompson, Randy Feenstra, Adrian Smith, Ronny Jackson, Pete Sessions, Andrea Salinas, Gabe Evans, David Rouzer, Mike Rogers, Josh Riley, Tracey Mann, Angie Craig, Chellie Pingree, Troy Balderson, Jill N. Tokuda, Jim Costa, Michael A. Rulli, Eric A. "Rick" Crawford, John W. Rose, Derrick Van Orden, Brad Finstad, John R. Moolenaar, Shri Thanedar, Bill Huizenga, Don Bacon, April McClain Delaney, Gabe Vasquez, Nikki Budzinski, Mike Bost, Jonathan L. Jackson, among others.
Purpose and intent
- The bill expresses formal support for designating March 18, 2025 as National Agriculture Day.
- It also recognizes and celebrates agriculture as one of the United States’ most impactful industries.
Key provisions
- (1) Expresses support for the designation of National Agriculture Day on March 18, 2025.
- (2) Celebrates the importance of agriculture as a highly impactful U.S. industry.
Who/what would be affected
- The resolution primarily affects recognition within the U.S. Congress and congressional proceedings. As a non-binding expression of support, it does not create new programs, regulations, or funding, but it signals congressional endorsement of the designated day and the agricultural sector’s importance.
Procedural and timeline notes
- Introduced and referred to the House Committee on Agriculture on March 18, 2025.
- As a House resolution, it is a ceremonial designation and does not itself enact policy or authorize spending.
- No further actions are listed in the provided information; passage would require consideration and potential floor action, and any designation of National Agriculture Day would, if pursued further, typically involve broader acknowledgment rather than a binding federal mandate.
Potential impact and significance
- Raises awareness of agriculture’s role in the economy, food security, and rural communities.
- Provides a bipartisan vehicle to acknowledge farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, researchers, and agricultural workers.
- Could support related education and outreach efforts in schools, communities, and industry events, without imposing new requirements or funding.
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