S.Res. 653 is a resolution that designates March 21, 2026, as 'National Women in Agriculture Day'. The resolution acknowledges and celebrates the significant contributions of women in the agriculture sector, highlighting their roles as producers, educators, leaders, and mentors.
Media coverage has generally praised the resolution for acknowledging the vital contributions of women in agriculture, a field traditionally dominated by men. Supporters highlight that this recognition can inspire more women to pursue careers in agriculture and help address gender disparities within the industry.
Critics of the resolution argue that while symbolic gestures like designating a specific day are positive, they do little to address the systemic issues faced by women in agriculture, such as unequal access to resources and leadership opportunities. Some suggest that more concrete policy measures are necessary to make a meaningful impact.
The bill S.Res. 653, sponsored by Joni Ernst, designates March 21, 2026, as 'National Women in Agriculture Day'. The sponsor's top donor industries do not show any direct overlap with the bill's subject matter, indicating a low risk of conflict of interest. The lobbying activity in the bill's policy area does not show any direct connections to the sponsor or the bill's subject matter. The disclosed amounts from lobbying activities total $116,000, but these do not seem to be directly related to the bill or the sponsor. Therefore, based on the available data, there does not appear to be any significant conflicts of interest.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS USA, LLC | ACUMEN STRATEGIES LLC | $50,000 |
| TRIWEST HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE | ATLANTIC STRATEGIES GROUP LLC | $50,000 |
| NELNET, INC. | ACUMEN STRATEGIES LLC | $40,000 |
| NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION | NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION | $20,336 |
| SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CORPORATION | ATLANTIC STRATEGIES GROUP LLC | $20,000 |
| ASSOCIATION OF JESUIT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES | ASSOCIATION OF JESUIT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES | $10,000 |
| TRIDEUM CORP | ATLANTIC STRATEGIES GROUP LLC | $10,000 |
| ALASKA STRUCTURES | ATLANTIC STRATEGIES GROUP LLC | $10,000 |
| HITHER CREEK STRATEGIES, LLC OBO AANA | ATLANTIC STRATEGIES GROUP LLC | $6,000 |
| SPECTRUM HEALTHCARE RESOURCES | ATLANTIC STRATEGIES GROUP LLC | $6,000 |
| CENTRAL OKLAHOMA TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING AUTHORITY | CARDINAL INFRASTRUCTURE LLC | undisclosed |
| FRIENDS OF FORT RUCKER | ATLANTIC STRATEGIES GROUP LLC | undisclosed |
| STELLA-JONES CORPORATION (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MCFARLAND CASCADE HOLDINGS, INC.) | STELLA-JONES CORPORATION (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MCFARLAND CASCADE HOLDINGS, INC.) | undisclosed |
| PALLADYNE AI | ATLANTIC STRATEGIES GROUP LLC | undisclosed |
| BURRELL INTERNATIONAL GROUP LLC (ON BEHALF OF SENTRY VIEW SYSTEMS, INC.) | ERVIN GRAVES STRATEGY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
