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HR 8104

Fertilizer Transparency Act of 2026

119th Congress Introduced by Don Bacon and 16 co-sponsors

HR 8104 mandates fertilizer manufacturers disclose chemical composition and contaminant data to EPA, establishing transparency standards for commercial fertilizer products nationwide.

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Bill Summary · HR 8104

Legislative bill overview

HR 8104 requires fertilizer manufacturers and distributors to disclose the chemical composition, sourcing information, and potential contaminants in fertilizer products to the EPA and make certain information publicly available. The bill establishes labeling standards and reporting requirements for commercial fertilizers sold in the United States.

Why is this important

Fertilizers can contain heavy metals, microplastics, and other contaminants that accumulate in soil and potentially enter food chains and water supplies. Consumers and farmers currently lack standardized information about what's actually in their fertilizer products, making it difficult to assess environmental and health risks. Transparency requirements could drive market competition toward cleaner products and inform agricultural and environmental management decisions.

Potential points of contention

  • Agricultural industry burden: Manufacturers argue compliance costs could increase fertilizer prices, particularly affecting smaller operations and farmers with thin margins
  • Trade concerns: Detailed sourcing and composition disclosures might reveal proprietary formulations and create disadvantages against international competitors with fewer transparency requirements
  • EPA enforcement capacity: Questions about whether the EPA has sufficient resources to process, verify, and manage large volumes of fertilizer composition data from across the industry
  • Scope ambiguity: Unclear which products fall under "commercial fertilizers" and whether exemptions for small producers or agricultural byproducts are included

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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