Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 5089

119th Congress

Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Introduced:Sep 2, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Frank D. Lucas

Representative

Republican

OK-3

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Summary

This bill would change the rules around using pesticides near waterways. It would no longer require permits for using registered pesticides in the way they are intended, as long as it follows the label instructions. There are some exceptions to this new rule.

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 722.

SponsorFrank D. Lucas (R-OK)

Introduced9/2/2025

StatusOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025

This bill would change the rules around using pesticides near waterways. It would no longer require permits for using registered pesticides in the way they are intended, as long as it follows the label instructions. There are some exceptions to this new rule.

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This bill would change the rules around using pesticides near waterways. It would no longer require permits for using registered pesticides in the way they are intended, as long as it follows the label instructions. There are some exceptions to this new rule.

Bill Number: 5089
Sponsor: Frank D. Lucas (R-OK)
Introduced: 9/2/2025
Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Policy Area: Environmental Protection

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Fact Sheet

Title: Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
Bill Number: 5089
Sponsor: Frank D. Lucas (R-OK)
Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Introduced: 9/2/2025
Summary: This bill would change the rules around using pesticides near waterways. It would no longer require permits for using registered pesticides in the way they are intended, as long as it follows the label instructions. There are some exceptions to this new rule.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would change the rules around using pesticides near waterways. It would no longer require permits for using registered pesticides in the way they are intended, as long as it follows the label instructions. There are some exceptions to this new rule.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2023 This bill modifies requirements governing the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency or states from requiring permits under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System for discharges of pesticides into navigable waters if the pesticides are (1) registered, (2) used for their intended purposes, and (3) used in compliance with their pesticide label requirements. The bill establishes exemptions from this prohibition.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Eliminates the need for permits to use registered pesticides in or near navigable waters, if the pesticides are used as intended and according to label instructions.
Establishes exemptions to this new rule, where permits would still be required.
Aims to reduce regulatory burdens on pesticide use for farmers and other users.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily impact farmers, landscapers, and other users of registered pesticides. If enacted, they would no longer need permits to use these pesticides near waterways, which could save time and money. However, there are still some exceptions where permits would be required, so the overall impact would depend on the specific circumstances of each pesticide application.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Related Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory procedures

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Environmental regulatory procedures

Hazardous wastes and toxic substances

Licensing and registrations

Navigation, waterways, harbors

Pest management

State and local government operations

Water quality

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5089, 119th Congress (2025). "Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5089

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