House Republicans want to block warnings on potentially cancer-causing pesticides.

Recent developments in 2025 show that House Republicans have advanced legislative measures and appropriations riders that effectively prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from issuing stronger warnings on pesticides linked to cancer risks, such as glyphosate and chlorpyrifos. These actions include blocking states from warning consumers and shielding pesticide manufacturers from health-related lawsuits.

The Trump administration's EPA, now under the current Republican-led government, has pushed proposals to restrict public information about pesticide risks. Additionally, House Republican farm bill drafts and appropriations provisions have been criticized by advocacy groups for undermining pesticide restrictions and local government authority to protect public health. While these measures are framed by Republicans as promoting economic growth and reducing regulatory burdens, they have drawn significant opposition from environmental and public health advocates who argue that they keep the public in the dark about serious health risks.