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.
AI Summary
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
<p><b>Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act</b></p> <p>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. </p> <p>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.</p> <p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> <p>Among other elements, the bill also</p> <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