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Farmers Deserve Notification Act

12/29/2022, 12:48 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9035

Bill 117 HR 9035, also known as the Farmers Deserve Notification Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to notify farmers and ranchers before conducting aerial surveillance on their land.

The bill aims to protect the privacy and property rights of farmers and ranchers by ensuring that they are informed in advance of any aerial surveillance activities conducted by the EPA. This notification requirement is intended to give farmers and ranchers the opportunity to prepare for and respond to any potential investigations or enforcement actions by the EPA.

Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to prevent unnecessary intrusion on the property rights of farmers and ranchers, and to ensure that they are treated fairly and respectfully by government agencies. Opponents of the bill, however, raise concerns about the potential impact on the EPA's ability to enforce environmental regulations and protect public health and safety. Overall, the Farmers Deserve Notification Act is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the balance between privacy rights and regulatory enforcement. It remains to be seen how the bill will be received by Congress and whether it will ultimately be passed into law.

Congressional Summary of HR 9035

Farmers Deserve Notification Act

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to provide at least 270 days advance notice in the Federal Register when a pesticide registered under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act is to be canceled, suspended, or restricted, except in cases where the Scientific Advisory Panel votes to not require the notification period with respect to a pesticide.

Current Status of Bill HR 9035

Bill HR 9035 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 29, 2022. Bill HR 9035 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 29, 2022.  Bill HR 9035's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research. as of October 28, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9035

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
16
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
14
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9035

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9035

Farmers Deserve Notification Act
Farmers Deserve Notification Act
To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to prohibit new labeling changes on use of registered pesticides without notice, and for other purposes.

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