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MAHA Movement Divides Republicans on Pesticide Regulations

1/14/2026

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The MAHA movement, led by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is creating rifts within the Republican Party over pesticide regulations.
Some Republicans back MAHA's push against pesticides, while others advocate pro-pesticide policies.
Georgia and North Dakota have enacted bills to limit liability for pesticide manufacturers, as the Supreme Court weighs a case on labeling requirements.

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Story summary

The MAHA movement, led by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is creating rifts within the Republican Party over pesticide regulations.
Some Republicans back MAHA's push against pesticides, while others advocate pro-pesticide policies.
Georgia and North Dakota have enacted bills to limit liability for pesticide manufacturers, as the Supreme Court weighs a case on labeling requirements.