Dive Into Democracy: The Farm Bill Must Protect Our Water and Health From Toxic Pesticides!
By: Thomas Hynes
Major update: the U.S. House passed the 2026 Farm Bill without several anti-clean water provisions we strongly opposed—measures that would have shielded pesticide manufacturers from liability were successfully stripped from the bill.
This progress is thanks in large part to you. We generated thousands of messages to each member of Congress, alongside coordinated advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and public pressure.
We’ve won a battle, but this fight isn’t over. As the bill moves to the Senate, it still poses serious threats to clean water.
Thank you to everyone who showed up and made your voices heard. Let’s keep the momentum going and make it clear: clean water must be protected.
We need to keep up the pressure on Congress to support federal action that reduces harmful toxic contamination rather than increasing its production, including safer alternatives and rigorous scientific review.
Families, children, farmers, and communities should not pay the price for policies that prioritize the interests of chemical companies over our health.
Contact your senators today and demand they pass a U.S. Farm Bill that provides everyone with access to clean water and safe, healthy food.