Paraquat Prevention Act
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Paraquat Prevention Act, aims to eliminate the use of the pesticide paraquat in the United States. It directs the Environmental Protection Agency to cancel the registration of paraquat and revoke any existing tolerances for its residue in food. The bill also prohibits the sale and further use of any remaining stocks of paraquat and prevents its future reregistration.
Key provisions
- Cancels the registration of paraquat under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.
- Revokes tolerances for paraquat residue in food.
- Prohibits the sale and use of existing paraquat stocks.
- Prevents the future reregistration of paraquat.
Who is affected
- Farmers
- Agricultural Producers
- Food Processors
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Consumers
Notable changes
- Eliminates the use of paraquat, a pesticide known for its potential health risks.
- Addresses concerns about paraquat's environmental impact.
- Removes existing tolerances for paraquat residues in food products.
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