A resolution designating March 27, 2025, as "National Women in Agriculture Day".

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Bill ID: 119/sres/153
Last Updated: July 23, 2025

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Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]

ID: E000295

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2099; text: CR S2099)

April 1, 2025

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Bill Summary

Another meaningless resolution from the esteemed members of Congress, because what's more pressing than declaring a national day for women in agriculture? I mean, it's not like there are actual problems to solve or anything.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of this resolution is to pat themselves on the back and pretend they care about women in agriculture. The objective is to create a feel-good moment, a photo op, and a chance to say "look, we did something!" without actually doing anything meaningful.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** There are no actual provisions or changes to existing law. This resolution is a hollow shell of self-congratulation, merely designating March 27, 2025, as "National Women in Agriculture Day." Wow, I bet the farmers' lives will be forever changed by this monumental declaration.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The only parties affected are the politicians who get to claim they supported women in agriculture (without actually doing anything) and the lobbyists who probably wrote this resolution. Oh, and let's not forget the poor interns who had to waste their time researching and drafting this drivel.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** Zero. Zilch. Nada. This resolution will have no impact on the lives of women in agriculture or anyone else for that matter. It's a symbolic gesture, a Band-Aid on a bullet wound. The real issues facing women in agriculture – lack of resources, unequal pay, and limited opportunities – remain unaddressed.

Diagnosis: This bill is suffering from a severe case of "Legislative Theater-itis," a disease characterized by grandstanding, empty rhetoric, and a complete disregard for actual problem-solving. Symptoms include excessive use of buzzwords like "recognize" and "celebrate," as well as a blatant lack of substance.

Treatment: A healthy dose of skepticism, a strong stomach for the absurdity of it all, and a reminder that this is just another example of politicians pretending to care while doing nothing meaningful.

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Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$406,600
29 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$7,700
Committees
$0
Individuals
$398,900

No PAC contributions found

1
SAC & FOX TRIBE OF MISSISSIPPI IN IOWA
2 transactions
$6,700
2
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
1 transaction
$1,000

No committee contributions found

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ABEL, ANDREA MS.
1 transaction
$50,000
2
MCINERNEY, THOMAS E. MR.
1 transaction
$50,000
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NICOLLS, BOB MR.
1 transaction
$25,000
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GRAY, C. BOYDEN
1 transaction
$25,000
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CATSIMATIDIS, JOHN A. MR.
1 transaction
$25,000
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KOTICK, ROBERT MR.
1 transaction
$16,600
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VINCZE, CHRISTOPHER
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FRANCE, BRIAN Z. MR.
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BAKER, BERNARD J. MR. III
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POPOLO, JOE
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GOLDMAN, MARC STANLEY
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SCHLOEMER, JAMES H. MR.
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SABIN, ANDREW MR.
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BERNSTEIN, JANE
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$3,300
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BERNSTEIN, RICHARD L.
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$3,300
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CHALMERS, DUNCAN
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$3,300
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GIRSKY, LAURIE
1 transaction
$3,300
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GIRSKY, STEPHEN
1 transaction
$3,300

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]

ID: S001203

Top Contributors

10

1
OTOE MISSOURIA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
Organization RED ROCK, OK
$3,300
Jan 23, 2024
2
OTOE MISSOURIA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
Organization RED ROCK, OK
$3,300
Jan 23, 2024
3
MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION
Organization OKMULGEE, OK
$2,000
Dec 28, 2023
4
MIAMI TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
Organization MIAMI, OK
$2,000
Mar 18, 2024
5
MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION
Organization OKMULGEE, OK
$2,000
Jul 31, 2024
6
MILLE LACS BAND OF OJIBWE INDIANS
Organization ONAMIA, MN
$1,300
Jun 27, 2023
7
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,300
Jun 27, 2023
8
MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION
Organization OKMULGEE, OK
$1,300
Jul 31, 2024
9
MILLE LACS BAND OF OJIBWE INDIANS
Organization ONAMIA, MN
$1,200
Jun 27, 2023
10
FOND DU LAC BAND
Organization CLOQUET, MN
$1,000
Jun 27, 2023

Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]

ID: B001243

Top Contributors

10

1
FRIENDS OF COMMUNITY ONCOLOGY PAC
PAC VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
$5,000
Apr 12, 2023
2
THE COGGIN GROUP
Organization MURFREESBORO, TN
$2,900
Mar 9, 2023
3
THE COGGIN GROUP
Organization MURFREESBORO, TN
$2,500
Mar 9, 2023
4
DOSS BROTHERS FARM
Organization LAWRENCEBURG, TN
$1,000
Apr 17, 2024
5
DOSS BROTHERS FARM
Organization LAWRENCEBURG, TN
$1,000
Mar 18, 2024
6
BL PARTNERS GROUP LLC
Organization ARLINGTON, VA
$500
Mar 17, 2023
7
KING, RODNEY W.
SELF-EMPLOYED ATTORNEY
Individual GERMANTOWN, TN
$13,200
Apr 4, 2024
8
BEAN, BILL G.
HANNING & BEAN ENTERPRISES INC. REAL ESTATE INVESTOR
Individual COLUMBIA CITY, IN
$10,000
May 1, 2024
9
SMITH, THOMAS
PRESCOTT INVESTORS INC. INVESTOR
Individual BOCA RATON, FL
$10,000
May 13, 2024
10
GAMBLE, KATHRYN
UNAKA CO BUSINESS EXECUTIVE
Individual DALLAS, TX
$9,900
Jul 15, 2024

Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL]

ID: B001319

Top Contributors

10

1
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
COM ATMORE, AL
$3,300
Nov 30, 2023
2
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
COM ATMORE, AL
$3,300
Nov 30, 2023
3
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
Organization ATMORE, AL
$3,300
Sep 14, 2023
4
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
Organization ATMORE, AL
$3,300
Oct 11, 2024
5
CHEROKEE NATION
Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$2,500
Oct 29, 2024
6
HUNTON ANDREWS KURTH LLP
Organization RICHMOND, VA
$1,000
Jul 25, 2024
7
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
May 1, 2024
8
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Nov 9, 2023
9
HABEMATOLEL POMO OF UPPER LAKE TRIBE OF CALIFORNIA
Organization UPPER LAKE, CA
$3,300
Mar 31, 2023
10
HABEMATOLEL POMO OF UPPER LAKE TRIBE OF CALIFORNIA
Organization UPPER LAKE, CA
$3,300
Mar 31, 2023

Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]

ID: C001047

Top Contributors

10

1
CHEROKEE NATION
Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$2,800
Dec 31, 2024
2
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Nov 8, 2023
3
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Jul 22, 2024
4
ARNOLD, JOHN MR.
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual HOUSTON, TX
$6,600
Dec 27, 2023
5
MANOCHERIAN, JENNIFER MS.
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual SCARSDALE, NY
$6,600
Feb 17, 2023
6
MANOCHERIAN, JED MR.
SELF REAL ESTATE
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Feb 23, 2023
7
MANOCHERIAN, GREG MR.
SELF EMPLOYED REAL ESTATE
Individual POUND RIDGE, NY
$6,600
Mar 1, 2023
8
MANOCHERIAN, KIM
PANAM EQUITIES EXECUTIVE
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Mar 27, 2023
9
KAY, ALISON MS.
KIDS CAPITAL HEDGE FUND MANAGER
Individual BEVERLY HILLS, CA
$6,600
Jun 20, 2023
10
MANDELBLATT, DANIELLE
DMM PROPRIETA MANAGEMENT MANAGER
Individual ASPEN, CO
$6,600
Sep 26, 2024

Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]

ID: C001075

Top Contributors

10

1
YAWITZ, JESS B. MR.
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual SAINT LOUIS, MO
$14,000
Jun 11, 2024
2
MANDELBLATT, DANIELLE
DMM PROPRIETA MANAGEMENT MANAGER
Individual ASPEN, CO
$9,900
Nov 2, 2023
3
MANDELBLATT, ERIC
SOROBAN CAPITAL PARTNERS LP MANAGING PARTNER
Individual ASPEN, CO
$9,900
Nov 2, 2023
4
JAYASINGHE, SAMAN K. DR.
SELF-EMPLOYED PHYSICIAN
Individual BATON ROUGE, LA
$9,900
Jun 13, 2024
5
KARP, ALEXANDER C.
PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES CEO
Individual BEDFORD, NH
$9,900
Apr 16, 2024
6
OBERNDORF, SUSAN
HOMEMAKER HOMEMAKER
Individual SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$9,900
Jun 5, 2024
7
OBERNDORF, WILLIAM
OBERNDORF ENTERPRISES OWNER
Individual SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$9,900
Jun 5, 2024
8
YAWITZ, ALICE G.
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual ST. LOUIS, MO
$9,900
Jun 18, 2024
9
GRIGSBY, BOBBI F. MRS.
HOMEMAKER HOMEMAKER
Individual BATON ROUGE, LA
$6,600
Dec 23, 2024
10
GRIGSBY, L. LANE MR.
CAJUN INDUSTRIES LLC CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
Individual BATON ROUGE, LA
$6,600
Dec 23, 2024

Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]

ID: C001035

Top Contributors

10

1
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
PAC PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Jun 28, 2023
2
EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
Organization CHEROKEE, NC
$3,300
Sep 20, 2024
3
EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
Organization CHEROKEE, NC
$3,300
Dec 28, 2023
4
SILBEY, ALEXANDER
ATS COMMUNICATIONS, INC, CONSULTANT
Individual WASHINGTON, DC
$6,600
Jul 23, 2024
5
ARNOLD, LAURA
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual HOUSTON, TX
$6,600
Aug 10, 2024
6
READ, KURT
RSF PARTNERS PARTNER
Individual DALLAS, TX
$3,300
Dec 29, 2023
7
COATES, CHRIS
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual IRVING, TX
$3,300
Dec 29, 2023
8
READ, KURT
RSF PARTNERS PARTNER
Individual DALLAS, TX
$3,300
Dec 29, 2023
9
CROTTY, THOMAS
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual SCOTTSDALE, AZ
$3,300
Dec 29, 2023
10
COATES, CHRIS
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual IRVING, TX
$3,300
Dec 29, 2023

Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

ID: C001056

Top Contributors

10

1
WINRED
COM ARLINGTON, VA
$47
Jul 10, 2024
2
WEEKLEY, RICHARD W
WEEKLEY PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE BROKER/DEVELOPER
Individual HOUSTON, TX
$100,000
Dec 27, 2023
3
MCINGVALE, JAMES F
GALLERY FURNITURE OWNER/OPERATOR
Individual HOUSTON, TX
$50,000
Feb 27, 2023
4
MCINGVALE, LINDA
Individual HOUSTON, TX
$50,000
Feb 27, 2023
5
DUNN, TIMOTHY
CROWN QUEST OPERATING EXECUTIVE
Individual MIDLAND, TX
$45,000
Apr 4, 2023
6
MARTIN, KIMBERLY R
Individual HOUSTON, TX
$20,000
Mar 13, 2023
7
BLAINE, JAY C.
N/A N/A
Individual ROCKWALL, TX
$16,478
Oct 11, 2024
8
THOMPSON, JERE W. MR. JR.
AMBIT ENERGY CEO
Individual DALLAS, TX
$13,200
Mar 15, 2023
9
MIDDLETON, MAYES
MIDDLETON OIL CO OIL AND GAS
Individual GALVESTON, TX
$12,500
Jan 7, 2023
10
MIDDLETON, MACEY
Individual GALVESTON, TX
$12,500
Jan 7, 2023

Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]

ID: C001096

Top Contributors

10

1
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
Organization ATMORE, AL
$3,300
Sep 29, 2023
2
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
Organization ATMORE, AL
$3,300
Jun 14, 2024
3
SISSETON-WAHPETON OYATE
Organization AGENCY VILLAGE, SD
$2,500
Jun 21, 2024
4
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Jun 18, 2024
5
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$600
Jun 6, 2023
6
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$400
Jun 6, 2023
7
WALSH, RICHARD
Individual LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL
$6,700
Oct 16, 2024
8
JORDAN, BORIS
CURALEAF EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Individual BOCA RATON, FL
$6,600
Sep 15, 2023
9
SMITH, BRAD
MICROSOFT CORPORATION ATTORNEY
Individual BELLEVUE, WA
$6,600
Sep 29, 2023
10
KAPLAN, DAVID
ARES MANAGEMENT CO-FOUNDER
Individual LOS ANGELES, CA
$6,600
Oct 11, 2023

Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]

ID: C000880

Top Contributors

10

1
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization BANNING, CA
$3,300
Jun 30, 2023
2
SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization LOS ANGELES, CA
$2,000
Dec 19, 2024
3
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Apr 30, 2024
4
ONEIDA NATION
Organization ONEIDA, WI
$1,000
Sep 10, 2024
5
RENO-SPARKS INDIAN COLONY
Organization RENO, NV
$500
Sep 10, 2024
6
ARNOLD, JOHN D. MR.
NONE RETIRED
Individual HOUSTON, TX
$6,600
May 6, 2024
7
LEPRINO, TERRY L
NONE RETIRED
Individual DENVER, CO
$3,300
Nov 1, 2024
8
BUKOWSKY, BRANT
MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER ENTREPRENEUR
Individual COLUMBIA, MO
$3,300
Oct 9, 2023
9
BUKOWSKY, BROCK
VETERANS UNITED FINANCE
Individual COLUMBIA, MO
$3,300
Nov 28, 2023
10
SILBEY, ALEXANDER
ATS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. CONSULTANT
Individual WASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Dec 21, 2023

Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]

ID: F000463

Top Contributors

10

1
REPUBLICAN MAIN STREET PAC
PAC WASHINGTON, DC
$3,000
Jun 19, 2023
2
CHEROKEE NATION
Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024
3
MISSISSIPPI BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS
Organization CHOCTAW, MS
$2,500
Nov 1, 2024
4
JTM CONSULTING LLC
Organization SAN ANTONIO, TX
$1,000
Mar 17, 2023
5
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Jun 7, 2023
6
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Apr 29, 2024
7
ERROTABERE RANCHES
Organization RIVERDALE, CA
$500
May 10, 2024
8
BRAUER, BLACKFORD
HUNTER ENGINEERING PRESIDENT
Individual BRIDGETON, MO
$6,600
Sep 27, 2023
9
ERGEN, CANTEY
DISH NETWORK SENIOR ADVISOR
Individual ENGLEWOOD, CO
$6,600
Dec 31, 2023
10
ERGEN, CHARLES
DISH NETWORK CHAIRMAN
Individual ENGLEWOOD, CO
$6,600
Dec 31, 2023

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