Federal Paraquat Ban Legislation Introduced
Today, Representatives Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME) introduced the Paraquat Prevention Act, federal legislation aimed at banning the use of paraquat, a widely used pesticide linked in studies to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease. The legislation represents an urgent step to protect farm workers, rural communities, and others who may live or work near areas where paraquat is sprayed. On behalf of the estimated 1 million people in the U.S. living with Parkinson’s disease, APDA applauds the introduction of this legislation and looks forward to supporting the bill as it makes its way through the legislative process.
To show your support for this legislation, you can go to APDA’s advocacy action center and urge your representative to co-sponsor the bill.
To learn more about paraquat and PD we encourage you to read this article.
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