1. United States
2. Ariz.
3. Letter

I am writing to urge you to oppose any legislation that shields pesticide producers from liability and to support the bipartisan No Immunity for Glyphosate Act that would block federal funding for the recent executive order expanding glyphosate production. On February 18th, President Trump signed an executive order to increase national production of glyphosate, the key ingredient in Roundup and other weedkillers. While the order claims this production is crucial to national security, it provides legal immunity to chemical manufacturers for any adverse effects of these chemicals. This immunity provision is deeply troubling because it removes accountability from corporations while exposing Americans to a substance that the International Agency for Research on Cancer classified in 2015 as Group 2A, meaning it is probably carcinogenic to humans. That classification was based on a review of approximately 1,000 independent studies, and subsequent research has continued to support this finding. Granting immunity to pesticide manufacturers like Bayer, which already faces increased litigation over Roundup, sets a dangerous precedent. These companies should be held accountable for the health impacts of their products, not shielded from consequences while their chemicals enter our food supply. The executive order prioritizes corporate interests over public health and removes a critical mechanism that incentivizes companies to ensure their products are safe. I am encouraged that Kentucky GOP Representative Thomas Massie introduced the No Immunity for Glyphosate Act the day after this executive order was signed. This bipartisan legislation has attracted co-sponsors from both parties, reflecting widespread concern about protecting chemical companies from liability while potentially exposing Americans to carcinogens. I urge you to co-sponsor and support the No Immunity for Glyphosate Act and to oppose any legislation that would shield pesticide producers from accountability. Americans deserve protection from harmful chemicals in their food, and corporations must remain liable for the products they manufacture.