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US House Passes Farm Bill After Removing Pesticide Lawsuit Provision

May 1, 2026

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Insurance Journal

US House Passes Farm Bill After Removing Pesticide Lawsuit Provision

Story Summary

On May 1, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a five-year farm bill by a 224-200 vote after eliminating a clause blocking lawsuits against pesticide manufacturers that "Make America Healthy Again" activists had opposed. While the measure advances agricultural funding and maintains previous food stamp cuts, it requires Senate approval before reaching President Donald Trump's desk.

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Insurance Journal·May 1, 2026

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Imax Calls Disney Infinity Vision Marketing Tactic Amid Avengers: Doomsday Release Date Clash

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insurance

Protective Life Acquires NY-Based Obsidian Specialty Insurance Carrier

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Insurance Journal·May 1, 2026

gaming

Creative Assembly Reveals Massive Battle Maps and Planet Scales for Total War: Warhammer 40,000

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