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| https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-neguse-introduce-bipartisan-bill-expand-mental-health-access-farmers | Van Orden, Neguse Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Mental Health Access for Farmers | 2026-03-25 | 2026 | 2026-03 | Republican | House | WI | Derrick Van Orden | V000135 | vanorden.house.gov | vanorden | https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | March 25, 2026 Contact: Grace Kim WASHINGTON, D.C. — In honor of National Ag Day, Congressman Derrick Van Orden joined Congressman Joe Neguse (D-CO) to introduce the bipartisan Agriculture Access to Addiction and Mental Health Care Act, legislation aimed at improving access to mental health and addiction services for farmers and ranchers in rural communities. “Wisconsin’s farmers and ranchers are the backbone of our nation, working tirelessly to feed and fuel America. This legislation takes an important step toward understanding the gaps in access to mental health and addiction care for our agriculture communities. I’m committed to ensuring our farmers and rural families have access to the support services they deserve, and I’m proud to help lead this bipartisan effort with my friend Congressman Joe Neguse,” said Congressman Van Orden. “Colorado’s farmers, ranchers, and producers are the backbone of America and are essential to the vitality of our state’s economy and our nation's food security. We must make sure we are supporting access to health care for them and their families,” said Congressman Neguse. “The Agriculture Access to Addiction and Mental Health Care Act takes an important first step towards bridging access and care gaps and ensuring that rural America has access to essential health care services.” Van Orden is proud to work across the aisle to advance practical solutions and ensure America’s farmers, ranchers, and rural families have access to the care they deserve. Read bill text HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:18:47Z |