Usda crop act of 2025
Usda Crop Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the USDA Crop Act of 2025, aims to improve communication and coordination between the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding pesticide regulation. Specifically, it requires the EPA to consult with the USDA when developing risk mitigation measures for pesticides and to consider data and information provided by the USDA during registration and review processes. The bill also mandates coordination for actions related to endangered species and provides a mechanism for waivers of these coordination requirements.
Key provisions
- Requires the EPA to coordinate with the USDA when developing pesticide risk mitigation measures.
- Mandates the EPA to consider data and information from the USDA during pesticide registration and review.
- Requires the EPA to publish information on how USDA data was used in decision-making.
- Establishes coordination procedures for pesticide actions related to endangered species.
- Allows for waivers of coordination requirements with agreement from the EPA, USDA, and the pesticide registrant.
Who is affected
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Pesticide Registrants
- Growers
- State Lead Agencies
Notable changes
- Creates a formal process for USDA input into EPA pesticide regulation.
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