Agricultural Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Mental Health Care Act of 2025

# Agricultural Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Mental Health Care Act of 2025 **What the Bill Does:** This bill aims to improve access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment for people in agricultural communities. The legislation is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. **Who It Affects:** The bill specifically targets farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural workers who often face barriers to mental health care. Rural agricultural communities typically have fewer mental health providers and greater distances to treatment facilities compared to urban areas. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill (S. 1074) remains in committee review.

Detailed provisions have not been publicly summarized, so the specific mechanisms for improving access—whether through funding, provider incentives, telehealth expansion, or other means—are not yet specified in available public records. The bill was introduced by Senator Michael F. Bennet (D-CO) in the 119th Congress.