Pesticide Harm Accountability Act
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
The Pesticide Harm Accountability Act aims to strengthen the ability of individuals to sue pesticide manufacturers in state courts for harm caused by pesticide exposure. The bill seeks to prevent the federal government from preempting state tort law claims related to pesticide labeling and packaging, addressing a legal challenge where the Supreme Court limited such lawsuits. It also requires the EPA to report on regulations that may restrict these state claims.
Key provisions
- Clarifies that state pesticide labeling warnings are not prohibited by federal law.
- Modifies the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) to allow state tort law claims related to pesticide labeling and packaging.
- Requires the EPA to report on regulations that limit state tort law claims regarding pesticides.
- Addresses a Supreme Court ruling that previously blocked state lawsuits against pesticide manufacturers.
- Specifically targets issues related to the disclosure of inactive pesticide ingredients.
- Establishes a process for the EPA to identify and potentially revise regulations impacting state tort claims.
Who is affected
- Pesticide manufacturers
- Consumers exposed to pesticides
- State courts
- The Environmental Protection Agency
- Individuals diagnosed with illnesses potentially linked to pesticide exposure
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