Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act

Senate Bill

S. 269

119th Congress

Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act

Held at the desk.

Introduced:Jul 29, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Cory Booker

D - NJ

Cosponsors

5

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Summary

This bill aims to strengthen regulations on pesticides in order to protect people, especially farmworkers, from exposure to toxic chemicals. It would immediately suspend the use of pesticides banned in other countries, require disclosure of all pesticide ingredients, and make it easier for individuals to challenge the EPA's approval of dangerous pesticides.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Introduced7/29/2025

StatusHeld at the desk.

ChamberSenate

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Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act

This bill aims to strengthen regulations on pesticides in order to protect people, especially farmworkers, from exposure to toxic chemicals. It would immediately suspend the use of pesticides banned in other countries, require disclosure of all pesticide ingre

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This bill aims to strengthen regulations on pesticides in order to protect people, especially farmworkers, from exposure to toxic chemicals. It would immediately suspend the use of pesticides banned in other countries, require disclosure of all pesticide ingredients, and make it easier for individuals to challenge the EPA's approval of dangerous pesticides.

Bill Number: 269
Introduced: 7/29/2025
Status: Held at the desk.
Policy Area: Environmental Protection

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Fact Sheet

Title: Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act
Bill Number: 269
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Held at the desk.
Introduced: 7/29/2025
Summary: This bill aims to strengthen regulations on pesticides in order to protect people, especially farmworkers, from exposure to toxic chemicals. It would immediately suspend the use of pesticides banned in other countries, require disclosure of all pesticide ingredients, and make it easier for individua

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to strengthen regulations on pesticides in order to protect people, especially farmworkers, from exposure to toxic chemicals. It would immediately suspend the use of pesticides banned in other countries, require disclosure of all pesticide ingredients, and make it easier for individuals to challenge the EPA's approval of dangerous pesticides.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

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

Requires the EPA to immediately suspend the use of any pesticide banned or prohibited in the EU or Canada
Cancels the registration of certain highly toxic pesticides like organophosphates, neonicotinoids, and paraquat
Gives individuals the ability to sue the EPA for failing to comply with pesticide regulations
Requires full disclosure of all ingredients in pesticide products, including 'inert' ingredients

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would have the biggest impact on farmworkers and communities near agricultural areas, who would be better protected from exposure to dangerous pesticides. It could also affect food producers and the agricultural industry, as certain pesticides would no longer be available for use. Overall, it aims to prioritize public health and environmental protection over industry interests when it comes to pesticide regulation.

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

269, 119th Congress (2025). "Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-269