S. 2282: Farmers First Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-07-15 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] |
| Policy area | Agriculture and Food |
| Cosponsors | 11 |
| Latest action | 2025-07-15 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-14 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-07-15):
Farmers First Act of 2025
This bill extends through FY2030 and revises the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN). This Department of Agriculture program provides competitive grants to states, Indian tribes, and qualified nonprofit organizations to provide stress assistance programs (i.e., professional agricultural behavioral health counseling, helplines, and resources) to individuals engaged in farming, ranching, and agriculture-related occupations.
The bill specifies that the grant funding for farm telephone helplines and websites may also be used for crisis lines.
Further, FRSAN grant recipients may establish referral relationships with providers, including Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, health centers, rural health clinics, and critical access hospitals.
Cosponsors (11)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Joni Ernst | R IA (original cosponsor) 2025-07-15 |
| Tina Smith | D MN (original cosponsor) 2025-07-15 |
| Susan M. Collins | R ME (original cosponsor) 2025-07-15 |
| John Boozman | R AR (original cosponsor) 2025-07-15 |
| Amy Klobuchar | D MN 2025-07-28 |
| Michael F. Bennet | D CO 2025-08-01 |
| Deb Fischer | R NE 2025-08-01 |
| Jon Ossoff | D GA 2025-09-11 |
| Jerry Moran | R KS 2025-10-09 |
| Roger Marshall | R KS 2026-03-02 |
| David McCormick | R PA 2026-07-13 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 2282 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 2282?
S. 2282 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Farmers First Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 2282 are available on congress.gov.
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