Bill > S2324

This bill amends the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) to create a new private right of action for individuals who have been injured by pesticides. Specifically, the bill allows any person who has suffered property or personal injury from a pesticide to file a civil lawsuit in federal district court against the pesticide's registered manufacturer, seeking monetary damages. The damages can include both compensatory and punitive damages, which would be determined at the court's discretion, though attorney's fees and court costs are not recoverable. Importantly, the bill explicitly states that this new federal right to sue does not prevent individuals from pursuing additional legal claims under state law. The bill reorganizes the existing sections of FIFRA by redesignating previous sections and adding this new provision to establish clear legal grounds for individuals to seek compensation for pesticide-related injuries. By creating this private right of action, the bill aims to provide a legal mechanism for people harmed by pesticides to seek financial redress directly from manufacturers.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2324/all-info