House Republican leadership has delayed a vote on the farm bill, which includes a controversial provision that critics say will shield pesticide manufacturers from lawsuits alleging they failed to adequately warn about potential harms of their products beyond EPA standards.
House Farm Bill With Controversial Pesticide Provision Potentially Up For Vote This Week
The agriculture policy package will return to House Rules Committee and continue negotiations.
“The vote on the Farm Bill (with PRIME Act included!) is likely delayed two weeks now due to fight over E15. I look forward to voting for an amendment to strip the pesticide immunity/state labeling ban from the bill when it comes up. With public support, the amendment could pass,” Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) said.
The vote on the Farm Bill (with PRIME Act included!) is likely delayed two weeks now due to fight over E15.
I look forward to voting for an amendment to strip the pesticide immunity/state labeling ban
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