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EPA Transparency for Agriculture: Pesticide Registration Process Changes.

This act modifies the pesticide registration process to enhance transparency in EPA actions and ensure decisions on agricultural products are based on agronomic data. Citizens can expect that decisions to cancel pesticides will be preceded by an analysis of alternative availability, potentially impacting food prices and accessibility.
Key points
Pesticide cancellation decisions will require concurrence from the Secretary of Agriculture and an assessment of viable, affordable alternatives.
A one-year delay is introduced before more restrictive pesticide label changes take effect, allowing for adaptation.
The EPA's Scientific Advisory Panel will include agricultural industry experts to ensure farmers' perspectives are considered.
All pesticide registration decisions must be based on agronomic use data from the Department of Agriculture, commercial, and industry sources.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4585
Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
Process start date: 2022-07-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

EPA Transparency for Agriculture Products Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4585.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Pesticide cancellation decisions will require concurrence from the Secretary of Agriculture and an assessment of viable, affordable alternatives.
  • A one-year delay is introduced before more restrictive pesticide label changes take effect, allowing for adaptation.
  • The EPA's Scientific Advisory Panel will include agricultural industry experts to ensure farmers' perspectives are considered.
  • All pesticide registration decisions must be based on agronomic use data from the Department of Agriculture, commercial, and industry sources.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Agriculture Environment