House Republicans splinter over pesticide provision in farm bill as MAHA movement flexes its muscle
House Republicans showed division over a pesticide provision in the farm bill after Rep. Anna Paulina Luna successfully pushed an amendment to remove legal protections for pesticide manufacturers, which passed with bipartisan support. The vote highlighted growing influence of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement within the GOP, as conservative lawmakers faced pressure to align with its health-focused agenda. The amendment's passage allows states to enforce stricter pesticide labeling rules and permits lawsuits against companies even if they comply with EPA regulations.
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Congress House Republicans splinter over pesticide provision in farm bill as MAHA movement flexes its muscle Rep Anna Paulina Luna warned she would 'slaughter' the legislation if her amendment removing pesticide maker protections didn't get a vote By Adam Pack Fox News Published April 30, 2026 11:01am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video RFK Jr clashes with Democrats on Obamacare, Iran sanctions in heated House hearing Fox News chief Washington correspondent Mike Emanuel reports on HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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