The House of Representatives is gearing up for a potential vote this week on the farm bill, which contains controversial language that critics say will shield pesticide manufacturers from lawsuits alleging they failed to adequately warn about potential harms of their products beyond EPA standards.
Criticism from some House Republicans and MAHA activists could put the bill in jeopardy of clearing the legislative chamber.
“We will slaughter the Farm Bill if Sections 10205, 10206 and 10207 are NOT REMOVED,” Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) said.
“Section 10205 would shield pesticide makers from liability, weaken warning labels, and put foreign chemical corporations above the health of American families. Sections 10206 and 10207 would strip protections that help keep dangerous pesticides out of our children’s playgrounds, communities, and drinking water,” she continued.
We will slaughter the Farm Bill if Sections 10205, 10206 and
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