HR-4288 : Still Just a Bill

The Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act, also known as H.R. 4288, seeks to ensure uniformity in national pesticide labeling.

  • It reinforces that states, their subdivisions, or courts cannot impose labeling or packaging requirements that differ from those approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).
  • The bill prevents the EPA administrator from issuing guidance, policies, regulatory actions, or approving labeling inconsistent with human health assessments or carcinogenicity classifications made under FIFRA.
  • In essence, the bill aims to standardize pesticide labeling across the country and prevent conflicting state regulations.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2023-08-21CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.House committee actions
2023-06-22IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.House floor actions
2023-06-22IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Environmental Protection
See Subjects
  • Consumer affairs
  • Environmental regulatory procedures
  • Federal preemption
  • Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
  • Pest management
  • State and local government operations

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