To exempt Federal actions related to the construction of infill housing from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 5085

119th Congress

To exempt Federal actions related to the construction of infill housing from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 3, 2025

Primary Sponsor

JAMES MCGOVERN

D - MA

Cosponsors

22

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Summary

This bill aims to strengthen regulations on pesticides in order to better protect public health and the environment. It would immediately suspend the use of pesticides banned in the EU or Canada, prevent the continued sale of banned pesticides, and require more reporting and protections for farmworkers exposed to certain chemicals. The bill also creates new processes for designating dangerous pesticides and authorizes individuals to sue the EPA for failing to comply with pesticide regulations.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

Introduced10/3/2025

StatusReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

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Vote Prediction

To exempt Federal actions related to the construction of infill housing from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.

This bill aims to strengthen regulations on pesticides in order to better protect public health and the environment. It would immediately suspend the use of pesticides banned in the EU or Canada, prevent the continued sale of banned pesticides, and require mor

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This bill aims to strengthen regulations on pesticides in order to better protect public health and the environment. It would immediately suspend the use of pesticides banned in the EU or Canada, prevent the continued sale of banned pesticides, and require more reporting and protections for farmworkers exposed to certain chemicals. The bill also creates new processes for designating dangerous pesticides and authorizes individuals to sue the EPA for failing to comply with pesticide regulations.

Bill Number: 5085
Introduced: 10/3/2025
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Policy Area: Environmental Protection

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Fact Sheet

Title: To exempt Federal actions related to the construction of infill housing from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 5085
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Introduced: 10/3/2025
Summary: This bill aims to strengthen regulations on pesticides in order to better protect public health and the environment. It would immediately suspend the use of pesticides banned in the EU or Canada, prevent the continued sale of banned pesticides, and require more reporting and protections for farmwork

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to strengthen regulations on pesticides in order to better protect public health and the environment. It would immediately suspend the use of pesticides banned in the EU or Canada, prevent the continued sale of banned pesticides, and require more reporting and protections for farmworkers exposed to certain chemicals. The bill also creates new processes for designating dangerous pesticides and authorizes individuals to sue the EPA for failing to comply with pesticide regulations.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act This bill amends the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) for various purposes, including to modify definitions, cancel or limit the registration of certain pesticides and active ingredients, and create a cause of action for individuals for FIFRA violations. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must immediately suspend the registration of any active ingredient or pesticide product that is banned or otherwise prohibited from entering the market by the European Union, one or more countries in the European Union, or Canada. The EPA must not permit the continued sale or use of existing stocks of a pesticide with a suspended or canceled registration or that is vacated or set aside by judicial decree. The bill implements a reporting requirement and other protections related to farmworkers who are exposed to certain pesticide elements (e.g., active ingredients) that result in illness, injury, disability, or death. Among other elements, the bill also <ul> <li>creates a process by which an interested person may submit a rulemaking petition to designate an active ingredient or pesticide product as a dangerous pesticide;</li> <li>requires entities that have been granted conditional pesticide registrations to satisfy the conditions of the registration within two years; </li> <li>limits the ability of the EPA to grant emergency exemptions for certain active ingredients or pesticide products;</li> <li>cancels the registration of organophosphates, neonicotinoids, and paraquat;</li> <li>requires the disclosure of inert ingredients in the ingredient statement for pesticide products; and</li> <li>authorizes individuals to bring a civil action against the EPA for alleged failures to comply with provisions under FIFRA. </li> </ul>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Suspends the use of pesticides banned in the EU or Canada
Prevents the continued sale of banned pesticides
Requires more reporting and protections for farmworkers exposed to certain pesticides
Creates new processes for designating dangerous pesticides
Authorizes individuals to sue the EPA for failing to comply with pesticide regulations

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would have significant impacts on the regulation and use of pesticides in the United States. It would primarily affect the agricultural industry, farmworkers, and the general public by potentially reducing exposure to harmful chemicals. Environmental groups and public health advocates would likely support the bill, while pesticide manufacturers and some agricultural interests may oppose it.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Related Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory procedures

Business records

Civil actions and liability

Congressional oversight

Employment discrimination and employee rights

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Environmental assessment, monitoring, research

Environmental education

Environmental regulatory procedures

Executive agency funding and structure

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5085, 119th Congress (2025). "To exempt Federal actions related to the construction of infill housing from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5085