People Over Poison Act
Reps. Pingree and Massie Introduce the People Over Poison Act to Protect Pesticide Lawsuits
The People Over Poison Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Agriculture for review. The bill is actively moving forward as it waits for the committee to discuss it.
Legislative Progress
While the bill has support from both parties, it faces heavy opposition from the chemical industry and will likely struggle to move past the committee stage.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
Farmers and ranchers are among the heaviest users of pesticides and often the most directly exposed. This bill would make it easier for them to sue manufacturers if they believe a product's label failed to warn them about health risks. On the other hand, farmers who rely on certain pesticides could face higher costs if manufacturers raise prices to offset increased legal liability.
“To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to protect tort claims under State law related to labeling or packaging of pesticides or devices, and for other purposes.”
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
People Over Poison Act
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