No Immunity for Glyphosate Act
No Immunity for Glyphosate Act
Plain Language Summary
# No Immunity for Glyphosate Act (HR 7601) - Summary **What It Would Do:** This bill would prevent the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from granting immunity or legal protection to glyphosate—a widely used herbicide found in products like Roundup. Essentially, it would bar the EPA from shielding manufacturers or users of glyphosate from lawsuits, meaning they could be sued in court regardless of EPA approval or safety determinations. **Who It Affects:** The bill would impact agricultural companies that produce or sell glyphosate-based products, farmers and other users of these herbicides, and individuals who claim to have been harmed by glyphosate exposure. It could also affect the EPA's regulatory authority over pesticides. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.
It was introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) in the 119th Congress. No significant action has been taken on it yet. **Note:** The bill's title and structure suggest it relates to ongoing debates about glyphosate's safety and litigation, but the full legislative text would contain specific details about what immunity provisions would be restricted.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.