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HR 5564

To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to provide for improved coordination between the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced by Mark Alford and 1 co-sponsor

HR 5564 improves pesticide regulation by enhancing EPA-USDA coordination, ensuring economic impacts are considered, and protecting endangered species affected by pesticides.

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Bill Summary · HR 5564

Summary of HR 5564: Coordination Improvement in Pesticide Regulation

Bill Number: HR 5564
Title: To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to provide for improved coordination between the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes.
Status: Introduced in House
Introduced: September 26, 2025
Classification: Bill

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of HR 5564 is to enhance the collaboration between the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding the regulation of pesticides. The bill aims to ensure that risk mitigation measures for pesticides are developed with input from agricultural stakeholders and that economic implications are thoroughly analyzed. This coordination is intended to improve the safety and efficacy of pesticide use while considering the economic impact on growers and other affected entities.

Key Provisions

HR 5564 introduces several significant amendments to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA):

  1. Risk Mitigation Measures:

    • The EPA Administrator must develop risk mitigation measures in coordination with the Secretary of Agriculture.
    • An economic analysis must be conducted and published, detailing:
      • The costs to growers and other entities associated with implementing these measures.
      • The costs and benefits of pesticide use, including risk reduction for users.

  2. Data Coordination:

    • For pesticide registration and review, the EPA must coordinate with the Secretary of Agriculture to obtain agronomic use data and information on alternatives to pesticides.
    • The Administrator is required to publish a description of how this data was used in decision-making processes.

  3. Endangered Species Act Coordination:

    • The bill mandates coordination among the EPA, USDA, Secretary of the Interior, and Secretary of Commerce regarding reasonable and prudent actions related to pesticide use that may affect endangered species.
    • This includes reviewing actions and measures developed from consultations and providing feedback on decisions impacting pesticide end-users.

  4. Modification of Coordination Requirements:

    • The coordination requirements can be waived or modified for specific actions if agreed upon by the EPA Administrator, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the registrant, with such agreements published in the docket.

Impact

The bill is expected to affect:
- Growers and Agricultural Entities: By ensuring that economic impacts are considered in pesticide regulation, the bill aims to protect the interests of those who rely on pesticides for crop production.
- Environmental and Regulatory Agencies: Improved coordination may lead to more effective and scientifically sound pesticide regulations that balance agricultural needs with environmental protection.
- Endangered Species: Enhanced collaboration may lead to better protection measures for endangered species affected by pesticide use.

Legislative Timeline

  • September 26, 2025: HR 5564 was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Agriculture for further consideration.

This summary provides an overview of HR 5564, highlighting its intent, key provisions, and potential impacts on various stakeholders involved in pesticide regulation and agriculture.

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

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