Stop Congress from Giving Pesticide Corporations Immunity!

On July 15, the U.S. House Appropriations Committee's Subcommittee on Interior and Environment voted along party lines to advance Appropriations Bill Fiscal Year 2026 that includes a dangerous provision—Section 453. This provision would strip away the rights of individuals harmed by pesticides by granting pesticide manufacturers broad legal immunity.

If passed, Section 453 would block lawsuits against companies whose products cause cancer, neurological damage, endocrine disruption, or other serious health harms. It would also prevent states from requiring pesticide labels with stronger safety warnings than the weak labels approved by the EPA—an agency that has repeatedly failed to protect the public from toxic chemicals.

House Subcommittee on Interior and Environment Vote Tally

Rep. Mike Simpson (R-ID-2) Subcommittee Chairman (YES)
Rep. Michael Cloud (R-TX-27) (YES)
Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK-4) (YES)
Rep. Jake Ellzey (R-TX-6) (YES)
Rep. Celeste Maloy (R-UT-2) (YES)
Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA-14) (YES)
Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-MT-1) (YES)

Rep. James "Jim" Clyburn (D-SC-6) (NO)
Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-3) (NO)
Rep. Josh Harder (D-CA-9) (NO)
Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN-4) (NO)
Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME-1) (NO)

You can view recorded video of the July 15th Subcommittee meeting and vote HERE.

The full House Appropriations Committee is expected to vote on this bill soon.

We must act quickly to stop Section 453 from becoming law. Please contact your U.S. Representative today to demand the removal of Section 453 before the full committee votes. Tell them that chemical corporations should not be shielded from accountability when their products harm farmers, consumers, children, and the environment. Public health and justice must come before corporate profit!

Even if you sent an email on Monday, July 14, or Tuesday, July 15, during our call-to-action, please take action again today. The U.S. House Appropriations Committee majority is hoping that you’re enjoying your summer vacation and not paying attention. Or that they wore you down and you won’t speak up again. Don't let these creeps win.

Section 453 is unconstitutional, violating the Tenth Amendment by overriding state authority and denying individuals the fundamental right to seek justice through the courts. We cannot allow corporations to continue corrupting our elected officials and assaulting our constitutional rights. Chemical manufacturers should not have a free pass to poison us with no accountability!

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