Anna Paulina Luna called out John Thune over pesticide debate
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) called out Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) over claims the upper chamber wants to strip a pesticide amendment from the House-passed farm bill.
TL;DR
- Rep. Anna Paulina Luna accused Senate Majority Leader John Thune of trying to reinstate a pesticide amendment in the farm bill.
- Luna previously succeeded in removing a provision that would have protected pesticide companies from lawsuits over health concerns not listed on their labels.
- Luna stated that pesticides sprayed on food contribute to cancer, especially in children, and affect fertility.
- She believes the pesticide liability shield should not be included in the Farm Bill.
- Critics argue the provision is a benefit to pesticide companies and could prevent lawsuits for diseases caused by their products.
- This is not the first disagreement between Luna and Thune; Luna previously criticized Thune over the stalled SAVE America Act.