Cory Booker (D-NJ)
Pesticide Injury Accountability Act of 2025
A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Pesticide Injury Accountability Act of 2025 aims to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. It seeks to establish a private right of action for individuals who suffer injuries from pesticides. Under this bill, people can take legal action in Federal district court against pesticide registrants. These lawsuits would seek monetary damages for injuries to a person or their property. The Act also specifies what types of damages can be recovered.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +6
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill enhances consumer protection by allowing individuals to sue for damages caused by pesticide injuries.
- Scored +5
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill provides a legal mechanism for individuals to hold pesticide registrants accountable for personal or property damage.
- Scored +4
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill expands federal judicial authority by establishing a new private right of action.
The opposite
- Scored -5
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill increases potential liability and legal risk for pesticide registrants.
- Scored -4
Would farmers be better off under this?
Increased liability risks could negatively impact the agricultural industry.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Ability to seek legal recourse: Any person whose property or person is injured by a pesticide can bring a civil action in Federal district court against the pesticide's registrant (Section 2, Subsection a).
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Recovery of various damages: Individuals can seek both compensatory and punitive damages at the discretion of the court to address their injuries (Section 2, Subsection b, 1).
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Protection of existing rights: This bill does not preempt any existing State law claims, meaning people may still use other legal avenues available to them (Section 2, Subsection c).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No recovery for legal expenses: While people can seek damages for injuries, the bill specifically excludes the recovery of attorney's fees or court costs (Section 2, Subsection b, 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill enhances consumer protection by allowing individuals to sue for damages caused by pesticide injuries.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands federal judicial authority by establishing a new private right of action. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The bill provides a new legal path for seeking justice through the court system.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill provides a legal mechanism for individuals to hold pesticide registrants accountable for personal or property damage.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill provides recourse for those harmed by pesticides, though the lack of legal fee recovery may limit actual access. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill allows middle-class individuals to seek damages for pesticide-related injuries. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Rural residents often live in closer proximity to pesticide applications and benefit from this recourse. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill increases potential liability and legal risk for pesticide registrants. Would farmers be better off under this? — Increased liability risks could negatively impact the agricultural industry.
- 6/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/17/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Introduced in Senate
Edward MarkeyDemocrat · Massachusetts