Bayer is quietly working to insert language into the upcoming Farm Bill that would block lawsuits against the company over claims that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, causes cancer.
Dave Dickey writes for Investigate Midwest.
In short:
- Bayer is facing numerous lawsuits claiming glyphosate causes non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, costing the company billions.
- The company is lobbying Congress to include provisions in the new Farm Bill that would prevent such lawsuits.
- Bayer is also pushing for similar legal shields at the state level, targeting GOP-controlled legislatures.
Key quote:
“It appears Bayer will truly stop at nothing to mitigate its legal exposure to glyphosate.”
— Dave Dickey, Investigate Midwest
Why this matters:
If Bayer's strategy succeeds, it could set a dangerous precedent, leaving communities exposed to harmful chemicals without legal recourse. This serves as a clear reminder that when big corporations and government interests align, it’s often the environment and our health that take the hit. Read more: Monsanto Roundup trial win overturned by Oregon court.
