HB9528: People Over Poison Act

What the bill says

To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to protect tort claims under State law related to labeling or packaging of pesticides or devices, and for other purposes.

From the introduced text, June 29, 2026:

A BILL To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to protect tort claims under State law related to labeling or packaging of pesticides or devices, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the People Over Poison Act . SECTION 2. Protecting tort claims under State law related to labeling or packaging of pesticides or devices Section 24(b) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act ( 7 U.S.C. 136v(b) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: The previous sentence shall not be construed to prohibit or otherwise limit a claim related to the labeling or packaging of pesticides or devices under the tort law of any State. .

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Sponsors

• Chellie Pingree (D, HD-001) · primary sponsor
• Thomas Massie (R, HD-004)

Latest actions

1. June 29, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
2. June 29, 2026: Introduced in House

Common questions

What is HB9528?

HB9528 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): People Over Poison Act.

What does HB9528 do?

In its own words: To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to protect tort claims under State law related to labeling or packaging of pesticides or devices, and for other purposes.

What is the status of HB9528?

In committee as of June 29, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. (June 29, 2026).

Who sponsored HB9528?

Chellie Pingree (D, HD-001), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB9528?

On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9528