Congress bans paraquat herbicide outright, eliminating a neurotoxic pesticide from U.S. agriculture.
H.R. 9357 — Paraquat Prevention Act · Filed by Anna Luna (R-FL) · 2 cosponsors · Introduced Jun 18, 2026 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill immediately cancels all EPA registrations for paraquat, a widely used herbicide, and prohibits its sale and use—including existing stockpiles—effective upon enactment. It also requires the EPA to revoke any food tolerances for paraquat residues. The bill prevents the EPA from ever reregistering paraquat in the future.
Why we flagged it
The bill's sole operative mechanism is the immediate cancellation of paraquat registrations and prohibition of its sale and use. It is a direct regulatory removal of a chemical from commerce, not a subsidy, carve-out, or procedural measure.
What the text implies
- Existing paraquat stockpiles become unmarketable waste; agricultural suppliers and distributors holding inventory face immediate loss of asset value and disposal costs.
- Farmers currently relying on paraquat for weed control must identify and adopt alternative herbicides, potentially at higher cost or lower efficacy, within the effective date.
The full analysis lists 4 implications of this text.
Who stands to gain
alternative herbicide manufacturers; agricultural chemical suppliers offering substitute products