What does Preamble of Paraquat Prevention Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To cancel the registration of all uses of the pesticide paraquat, and for other purposes,' aims to cancel the registration of all uses of the pesticide paraquat. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 18, 2026.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Paraquat Prevention Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Paraquat Prevention Act.

What does CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION OF PARAQUAT. of Paraquat Prevention Act do?

This section mandates the cancellation of paraquat registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator is required to cancel the registration of all paraquat uses upon enactment of this Act. The EPA Administrator must also revoke any tolerances or exemptions allowing paraquat residue in food following the cancellation. The sale and use of existing paraquat stocks are prohibited upon enactment. Reregistration of paraquat by the EPA Administrator is prohibited.

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Paraquat Prevention Act

Last updated: 6/18/2026 · Introduced: 6/18/2026

Author: Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to cancel the registration of all uses of the pesticide paraquat.
Upon enactment, the sale and use of existing paraquat stocks will be prohibited.
The bill prevents the EPA from re-registering paraquat or allowing paraquat residue in food.

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