Pesticide Harm Accountability Act
Latest action (24 Aug 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
The Pesticide Harm Accountability Act would amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) to clarify that federal pesticide labeling rules do not preempt certain state tort law claims. Specifically, it states that federal misbranding rules do not prohibit warnings required by state tort law, and that FIFRA's uniformity provision does not block state tort claims related to pesticide labeling or packaging. The bill also requires the EPA Administrator, within 180 days of enactment, to report to the House and Senate Agriculture Committees on any federal regulations, guidance, or interpretive statements that limit such state tort claims, along with steps taken to address them.
The bill would primarily affect individuals who believe they were harmed by pesticide exposure and wish to sue manufacturers in state court, as well as pesticide manufacturers who could face expanded liability exposure. It responds to a June 2026 Supreme Court decision, Monsanto Co. v. Durnell, which the bill's findings say held that FIFRA preempted a state tort claim requiring a cancer warning on a pesticide label, limiting one avenue individuals had used to seek damages.
The bill was introduced on August 24, 2026, by Rep. Nancy Mace and referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. It has not yet received a committee vote, floor vote, or further congressional action.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on August 24, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10144 do?
- The Pesticide Harm Accountability Act would amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) to clarify that federal pesticide labeling rules do not preempt certain state tort law claims. Specifically, it states that federal misbranding rules do not prohibit warnings required by state tort law, and that FIFRA's uniformity provision does not block state tort claims related to pesticide labeling or packaging. The bill also requires the EPA Administrator, within 180 days of enactment, to report to the House and Senate Agriculture Committees on any federal regulations, guidance, or interpretive statements that limit such state tort claims, along with steps taken to address them. The bill would primarily affect individuals who believe they were harmed by pesticide exposure and wish to sue manufacturers in state court, as well as pesticide manufacturers who could face expanded liability exposure. It responds to a June 2026 Supreme Court decision, Monsanto Co. v. Durnell, which the bill's findings say held that FIFRA preempted a state tort claim requiring a cancer warning on a pesticide label, limiting one avenue individuals had used to seek damages. The bill was introduced on August 24, 2026, by Rep. Nancy Mace and referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. It has not yet received a committee vote, floor vote, or further congressional action.
- Has H.R. 10144 become law?
- Not yet. As of 24 Aug 2026, H.R. 10144 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10144?
- H.R. 10144 was sponsored by Rep. Nancy Mace [R-SC1] (Republican-SC), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10144?
- Introduced (24 Aug 2026).
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