Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 4406
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Protect America’s Children from Toxic Pesticides Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Aug 4, 2020
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Aug 4, 2020
Latest Action
Aug 4, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
4406
Congress
116
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
New Mexico
Democrat
Massachusetts
Democrat
Massachusetts
Democrat
New Jersey
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act

This bill modifies provisions related to the distribution, sale, and use of pesticides, including by cancelling the registration of organophosphates, neonicotinoids, and paraquat and by creating a process for interested individuals to submit a petition to designate an active ingredient or pesticide as a dangerous pesticide.

Text (1)
August 4, 2020
Actions (2)
08/04/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
08/04/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:21 PM