Pro-pesticide provisions complicate farm bill’s passage
The language in question, which seeks to block some lawsuits against pesticide companies, has emerged as a major flash point among some Republicans in recent months. House GOP leaders are aiming to bring the farm bill across the finish line this week, but Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) likely will face a tough time mustering up support for it on the floor, as a number of Republicans are vowing to oppose the legislation unless the pesticide provision is removed. While some moderate Democrats may cross the aisle to support the farm bill, the same provision has also alienated many on the party’s left flank.
- ▪The language in question, which seeks to block some lawsuits against pesticide companies, has emerged as a major flash point among some Republicans in recent months.
- ▪House GOP leaders are aiming to bring the farm bill across the finish line this week, but Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) likely will face a tough time mustering up support for it on the floor, as a number of Republicans are vowing to oppose t
- ▪While some moderate Democrats may cross the aisle to support the farm bill, the same provision has also alienated many on the party’s left flank.
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House Pro-pesticide provisions complicate farm bill’s passage Comments: by Sudiksha Kochi, Rachel Frazin and Mike Lillis - 04/29/26 6:00 AM ET Comments: Link copied by Sudiksha Kochi, Rachel Frazin and Mike Lillis - 04/29/26 6:00 AM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING A contentious pro-pesticide provision in the farm bill could create hurdles to the legislation moving through the House, as lawmakers aligned with the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) movement rage against the measure. The language in question, which seeks to block some lawsuits against pesticide companies, has emerged as a major flash point among some Republicans in recent months.
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