This bill would completely ban the use of organophosphate pesticides in food production. These pesticides have been linked to health issues, especially in children. The bill aims to protect people's health by removing these harmful chemicals from the food supply.
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill would completely ban the use of organophosphate pesticides in food production. These pesticides have been linked to health issues, especially in children. The bill aims to protect people's health by removing these harmful chemicals from the food supply.
Last updated: 12/29/2025
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><b>Ban All Neurotoxic Organophosphate Pesticides From Our Food Act or the BAN OPs From Our Food Act</b></p> <p>This bill prohibits any organophosphate pesticides in food. (The Environmental Protection Agency banned chlorpyrifos, a type of organophosphate pesticide, from food in February 2022.)</p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Bans the use of all organophosphate pesticides in food production
Builds on a previous ban on the pesticide chlorpyrifos
Aims to protect public health, especially for children, by removing these toxic chemicals from the food supply
Impacts farmers, food producers, and consumers who will need to transition to alternative, less harmful pesticides
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
If this bill becomes law, it would affect everyone who consumes food produced in the United States. Farmers and food producers would need to switch to alternative, less toxic pesticides, which could impact costs and yields. Consumers, especially parents, would benefit from the removal of these harmful chemicals from their food. This could lead to health improvements, particularly for children who are more vulnerable to the effects of organophosphate exposure.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Health
Related Subjects
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Pest management
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
5554, 119th Congress (2025). "Stand Strong for Medicare Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5554
