Farmers would get more input on pesticide rules from federal agencies like the EPA and USDA.
This bill would make the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) work more closely with the Department of Agriculture (USDA) when making rules about pesticides. It would require the EPA to consider the costs for farmers and state agencies when creating new pesticide safety measures. The bill also aims to ensure the EPA uses more farming data and considers alternatives before making decisions that affect pesticide use.
Today, the EPA doesn't have specific rules to coordinate with the USDA when making pesticide decisions. This bill would require the EPA to work closely with the USDA on pesticide risk rules, gather farming data, and coordinate on actions affecting endangered species. It would also require public reports on these decisions and their costs.
S 1999 · 119th Congress · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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