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Farm Bill Proposal Shields Pesticide Makers from Penalties

2/14/2026

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Republicans Shield Pesticide Manufacturers

House Republicans propose a farm bill provision to shield pesticide manufacturers from penalties for not including EPA-recognized health warnings.
Supporters argue the measure prevents inconsistent regulations across agencies.
Critics warn that the measure could undermine lawsuits over undisclosed harms.
The Supreme Court will review whether federal law preempts such lawsuits this year.
Similar language was removed from an EPA appropriations package due to opposition from Democrats and some Republicans.

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Thompson Proposes Farm Bill

U.S. House Agriculture Chair Glenn Thompson introduced a five-year farm bill to update conservation programs and wildfire prevention.
Critics, including Angie Craig (D-Minn.), call the bill a "political charade" that neglects Democratic priorities.
The package would ease environmental reviews for forest management, boost research funding, reaffirm renewable energy support, and is set for markup the week of February 23.

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Republicans Shield Pesticide Manufacturers

House Republicans propose a farm bill provision to shield pesticide manufacturers from penalties for not including EPA-recognized health warnings.
Supporters argue the measure prevents inconsistent regulations across agencies.
Critics warn that the measure could undermine lawsuits over undisclosed harms.
The Supreme Court will review whether federal law preempts such lawsuits this year.
Similar language was removed from an EPA appropriations package due to opposition from Democrats and some Republicans.

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