Midwest Target States
Midwest Target States
Target states in this region for the 2025 legislative session include Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Indiana, Tennessee, and Ohio.
History of Failure-to-Warn in this State
A bill is likely to be re-introduced in the Iowa state legislature to eliminate failure-to-warn liability claims for Iowa residents who are exposed to toxic pesticides and are seeking justice.
On August 7, 2024, the Attorney General of Iowa jointly filed a petition to EPA with 10 other states requesting the agency promulgate rulemaking to prevent states like California to from adding additional warning labels to pesticide and chemical products that go beyond the pesticide registration warning label requirement pursuant to federal pesticide law. Advocates, including regenerative organic farmers, farmworkers, public health professionals, and community leaders, view this move as an attack on the rights of pesticide exposure victims amidst a failed regulatory system that unnecessarily permits the use of toxic petrochemical-based pesticides.
Based on reporting by U.S. Right to Know, Bayer PAC spent $24,500 in campaign contributions to state politicians in 2024. Corteva PAC spent $12,250 in campaign contributions to state politicians in 2024. Syngenta PAC spent $5,000 in campaign contributions to state politicians in 2024. The following state representatives received campaign contributions in 2024 from pesticide manufacturer-related PACs: Rep. Austin Harris (R-IA), Rep. Carter Nordman (R-IA), Rep. Patrick Grassley (R-IA), Rep. Jacob Bossman (R-IA), Rep. Joshua Meggers (R-IA), Rep. Mike Sexton (R-IA), Rep. Heather Hora (R-IA), Rep. Bobby Kaufmann (R-IA), Rep. Taylor Collins (R-IA), Rep. Tom Shipley (R-IA), Rep. Derek Wulf (R-IA), Rep Dan Dawson (R-IA), Rep. Jennifer Konfrst (D-IA), and Rep. Matt W. Windschitl (R-IA). The following state senators received campaign contributions from pesticide manufacturer-related PACs: Sen. Jesse Green (R-IA), Sen. Mark Costello (R-IA), Sen. Jack Whitver (R-IA), Sen. Tim Kraayenbirk (R-IA), Sen. Amy Sinclair (R-IA), Sen. Dan Zumbach (R-IA), Sen. Dawn Driscoll (R-IA)
Bayer has four state lobbyists registered in Iowa for the 2025 legislative session according to public records.
According to federal campaign finance data provided by the Federal Election Commission, U.S. Representative Ashley Hinson (R-IA) cumulatively received $4,500 in campaign contributions from Bayer PAC, Corteva PAC, Syngenta PAC, and CropLife America in the 2024 election cycle. Representative Randy Feenstra (R-IA) cumulatively received $27,000 in campaign contributions from BASF PAC, Syngenta PAC, CropLife America PAC, Bayer PAC, and Corteva PAC in the 2024 election cycle. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) received $5,000 in campaign contributions from Syngenta PAC earmarked for the 2028 Republican primary. Representative Zach Nunn (R-IA) cumulatively received $14,750 in campaign contributions from Syngenta PAC, Corteva PAC, CropLife America PAC, and Bayer PAC in the 2024 election cycle. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) cumulatively received $16,500 in campaign contributions from Corteva PAC, Syngenta PAC, CropLife America, and Bayer PAC earmarked for the 2026 Republican primary. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) cumulatively received $16,000 in campaign contributions from Bayer PAC, DuPont PAC, Corteva PAC, and Syngenta PAC in the 2024 election cycle. The Jobs Opportunity and New Ideas PAC cumulatively received $8,250 from BASF PAC and Bayer PAC in the 2024 election cycle, which in turn contributed to numerous campaigns and PACs both within Iowa and in other states as well in the 2024 election cycle.
When does the 2025 legislative session begin and end? January 13th to May 2nd. (Legislative calendar here.)
Who are my elected officials? Find your members of Congress here. Find your state elected officials here.
Local Coverage
Iowa AG petitions EPA to prevent California from requiring a warning label on weedkiller - Des Moines Register (August 8, 2024)
Bayer/Monsanto has poured money into Iowa politics for years - Iowa Starting Line (April 8, 2024)
Missouri
History of Failure-to-Warn in this State
A bill is likely to be re-introduced in the Missouri state legislature to eliminate failure-to-warn liability claims for Missouri residents who are exposed to toxic pesticides and are seeking justice.
See here for the pesticide immunity bill text, HB 544, in the Missouri legislature.
Based on reporting by U.S. Right to Know, Bayer PAC spent $45,925 in campaign contributions to state politicians in 2024.
Bayer has 10 active lobbyists registered in the state according to public records.
According to federal campaign finance data provided by the Federal Election Commission, U.S. Representative Ann Wagner (R-MO) cumulatively received $4,000 in campaign contributions from Bayer PAC and BASF PAC in the 2024 election cycle. Representative Jason Thomas Smith (R-MO) cumulatively received $15,500 from pesticide manufacturer-related PACs in the 2024 election cycle. Representative W. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) received $1,000 in campaign contributions from pesticide manufacturer-related PACs in the 2024 election cycle. Representative Samuel Bruce Graves Jr. (R-MO) cumulatively received $15,000 in campaign contributions from pesticide manufacturer-related PACs in the 2024 election cycle. Representative Emanuel Cleaver II (R-MO) received $1,000 in campaign contributions from pesticide manufacturer-related PACs in the 2024 election cycle. Representative Wesley Bell (D-MO) received $1,000 in campaign contributions from pesticide manufacturer-related PACs in the 2024 election cycle. Representative Mark Alford (R-MO) cumulatively received $11,082 in campaign contributions from pesticide manufacturer-related PACs in the 2024 election cycle. The American Soybean Association PAC (SOYPAC) received $5,000 in contributions in the 2024 election cycle, which in turn contributed to numerous campaigns and PACs both within Missouri and in other states as well in the 2024 election cycle.
When does the 2025 legislative session begin and end? January 8th to May 16th. (Legislative calendar here.)
Who are my elected officials? Find your members of Congress here. Find your state elected officials here.
Local Coverage
Bill to shield pesticide makers from cancer lawsuits faces long odds in Missouri Senate - Missouri Independent (May 15, 2024)
Proposed bill sparks debate over pesticide immunity in Missouri amid health concerns - KSDK (March 26, 2024)
Arkansas
History of Failure-to-Warn in this State
A bill is likely to be introduced in the Arkansas state legislature to eliminate failure-to-warn liability claims for Arkansas residents who are exposed to toxic pesticides and are seeking justice.
On August 7, 2024, the Attorney General of Arkansas jointly filed a petition to EPA with 10 other states requesting the agency promulgate rulemaking to prevent states like California to from adding additional warning labels to pesticide and chemical products that go beyond the pesticide registration warning label requirement pursuant to federal pesticide law. Advocates, including regenerative organic farmers, farmworkers, public health professionals, and community leaders, view this move as an attack on the rights of pesticide exposure victims amidst a failed regulatory system that unnecessarily permits the use of toxic petrochemical-based pesticides.
Bayer had two registered lobbyists in the state in 2024 according to public records. Corteva had one registered lobbyist in the state in 2024.
According to federal campaign finance data provided by the Federal Election Commission, U.S. Representative Bruce Westerman (R-AR) cumulatively received $3,500 in campaign contributions from pesticide manufacturer-related PACs in the 2024 election cycle. Representative Rick Crawford (R-AR) cumulatively received $11,000 in in campaign contributions from pesticide manufacturer-related PACs in the 2024 election cycle. in campaign contributions from pesticide manufacturer-related PACs in the 2024 election cycle. U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) cumulatively received $16,000 in campaign contributions from pesticide manufacturer-related PACs in the 2024 election cycle.
When does the 2025 legislative session begin and end? January 13th to April 11th. (Legislative calendar here.)
Who are my elected officials? Find your members of Congress here. Find your state elected officials here.
Local Coverage
Iowa AG petitions EPA to prevent California from requiring a warning label on weedkiller - Des Moines Register (August 8, 2024)
Indiana
History of Failure-to-Warn in this State
A bill is likely to be introduced in the Indiana state legislature to eliminate failure-to-warn liability claims for Indiana residents who are exposed to toxic pesticides and are seeking justice.
On August 7, 2024, the Attorney General of Indiana jointly filed a petition to EPA with 10 other states requesting the agency promulgate rulemaking to prevent states like California to from adding additional warning labels to pesticide and chemical products that go beyond the pesticide registration warning label requirement pursuant to federal pesticide law. Advocates, including regenerative organic farmers, farmworkers, public health professionals, and community leaders, view this move as an attack on the rights of pesticide exposure victims amidst a failed regulatory system that unnecessarily permits the use of toxic petrochemical-based pesticides.
Bayer has one registered lobbyist in the state for 2025 according to public records. Corteva has one registered lobbyist in the state for 2025 according to public records. Syngenta has one registered lobbyist in the state for 2025 according to public records.
According to federal campaign finance data provided by the Federal Election Commission, U.S. Senator Jim Banks (R-IN) received $2,500 in campaign contributions from Syngenta PAC in the 2024 election cycle. U.S. Representative Jim Baird (R-IN) cumulatively received $12,500 in campaign contributions from pesticide manufacturer-related PACs in the 2024 election cycle. Senator Todd Young (R-IN) received $1,000 in campaign contributions earmarked for the 2028 Republican primary. Representative Frank Mrvan received $1,500 in campaign contributions from Bayer PAC in the 2024 election cycle.
When does the 2025 legislative session begin and end? January 8th to April 29th. (Legislative calendar here.)
Who are my elected officials? Find your members of Congress here. Find your state elected officials here.
Local Coverage
Iowa AG petitions EPA to prevent California from requiring a warning label on weedkiller - Des Moines Register (August 8, 2024)
Tennessee
History of Failure-to-Warn in this State
A bill is likely to be introduced in the Tennessee state legislature to eliminate failure-to-warn liability claims for Tennessee residents who are exposed to toxic pesticides and are seeking justice.
Bayer had six lobbyists registered in the state in 2024 and two lobbyists registered for 2025 according to public records.
According to federal campaign finance data provided by the Federal Election Commission, U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN) received $5,000 in campaign contributions from BASF PAC in the 2024 election cycle. Representative Steve Cohen (D-TN) received $3,500 in campaign contributions from BASF PAC in the 2024 election cycle. Representative John Rose (R-TN) received $10,000 in campaign contributions from BASF PAC in the 2024 election cycle. Representative David Kustoff (R-TN) cumulatively received $8,000 in campaign contributions from Corteva PAC and CropLife America PAC in the 2024 election cycle.
When does the 2025 legislative session begin and end? January 14th to April 25th. (Legislative calendar here.)
Who are my elected officials? Find your members of Congress here. Find your state elected officials here.
Local Coverage
Ohio
History of Failure-to-Warn in this State
A bill is likely to be introduced in the Ohio state legislature to eliminate failure-to-warn liability claims for Ohio residents who are exposed to toxic pesticides and are seeking justice.
Syngenta has one active registered lobbyist in the state according to public records. DuPont has one active registered lobbyist in the state according to public records.
According to federal campaign finance data provided by the Federal Election Commission, U.S. Representative David Joyce (R-OH) received $8,000 in campaign contributions from BASF PAC in the 2024 election cycle. Representative Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) received $2,000 in campaign contributions from CropLife America PAC and Bayer PAC in the 2024 election cycle. Representative Bob Latta (R-OH) received $10,000 in campaign contributions from BASF PAC in the 2024 election cycle. Representative Shontel Brown (D-OH) cumulatively received $9,000 in campaign contributions from pesticide manufacturer-related PACs in the 2024 election cycle.
When does the 2025 legislative session begin and end? January 6th to December 31st. (Legislative calendar here.)
Who are my elected officials? Find your members of Congress here. Find your state elected officials here.