Bill Sponsor
House Bill 5015
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Saving America's Pollinators Act of 2018
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Introduced in House on Feb 14, 2018
Overview
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Feb 14, 2018
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Mar 8, 2018
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Bill Number
5015
Congress
115
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
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Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
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Summary

Saving America's Pollinators Act of 2018

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to suspend the registration of members of the nitro group of neonicotinoid insecticides that are registered under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act for specified uses. Registration for such uses is suspended until the EPA determines that the insecticides will not cause unreasonable adverse effects on pollinators. The determination must be based on:

  • an evaluation of the published and peer-reviewed scientific evidence, and
  • a completed field study that evaluates residues, chronic low-dose exposure, and cumulative effects of multiple chemical exposures.

For purposes of protecting and ensuring the long-term viability of native bees and other pollinators, the Department of the Interior must monitor and report on the health and population status of native bees.

Text (1)
February 14, 2018
Actions (4)
03/08/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
02/14/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
02/14/2018
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E186)
02/14/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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