President Trump Invokes Defense Production Act to Mandate Domestic Glyphosate and Phosphorus Supplies
Defense Production Act Invoked to Secure U.S. Glyphosate and Phosphorus Supply·February 18 – March 9, 2026
14 days ago
President Trump Invokes Defense Production Act to Mandate Domestic Glyphosate and Phosphorus Supplies
The Defense Production Act order is currently active, mandating prioritized production of glyphosate and phosphorus while providing manufacturers with immunity from health-related lawsuits. A bipartisan legislative effort to strip this immunity and allow legal action for damages is currently stalled in the House Judiciary Committee. This leaves chemical companies shielded from litigation as the administration fast-tracks the supply of agricultural chemicals.
2 months ago
House Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Overturn Liability Protections in Glyphosate Executive Order
Bipartisan legislation is introduced and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary to overturn the executive order's liability protections.
2 months ago
Rep. Thomas Massie Slams DPA Use for Glyphosate, Citing Corporate Immunity and Health Concerns
Representative Thomas Massie publicly opposes the administration's move, stating the government should not promote glyphosate or provide corporate immunity.
If we’re Making America Healthy Again, government shouldn't be promoting glyphosate and providing liability immunity for corporations making it.
Thank you to @RepMikeLevin for cosponsoring the No Immunity for Glyphosate Act.
2 months ago
Administration Glyphosate Push Triggers Rift With 'Make America Healthy Again' Movement
Reports emerge that the administration's pro-glyphosate stance has caused a rift with the 'Make America Healthy Again' movement.
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2 months ago
President Trump Invokes Defense Production Act to Secure Glyphosate and Phosphorus Supplies
President Trump invokes the Defense Production Act to secure the supply of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides.
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The executive orders provide the legal basis for the current policy, while the bipartisan bill serves as a direct legislative attempt to override those orders and remove manufacturer protections.
News
A Trump order protected a weedkiller. And also a weapon of war. - The Boston Globe
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Trump issues order declaring glyphosate national defense priority
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