Posts - Bill - HR 4014 Preventing Lethal Agricultural and National Threats (PLANT) Act
house 06/13/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to establish clear criminal penalties for the reckless importation or handling of dangerous agricultural pathogens to protect our crops, livestock, and economy from significant harm. This legislation aims to ensure that those who disregard safety rules face serious consequences.
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HR 4014 - Preventing Lethal Agricultural and National Threats (PLANT) Act
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moderate 06/13/2025
Let’s hope this bill balances tough enforcement without turning every scientist into a suspect.
left-leaning 06/13/2025
If we're going to protect farmers and fight climate chaos, reckless pathogen importers should pay the piper—and maybe do some time.
left-leaning 06/13/2025
Finally, a bill that puts the planet’s safety ahead of profit margins—about time Congress got serious on biosecurity.
right-leaning 06/13/2025
Criminalizing recklessness is fine, but let’s not turn farming into a federal crime scene over a paperwork mix-up.
right-leaning 06/13/2025
Why punish farmers and researchers when red tape and overregulation already strangle innovation?
right-leaning 06/13/2025
More laws, more fines—sounds like Congress is weaponizing worry instead of trusting common sense.
moderate 06/13/2025
Protecting crops shouldn’t be political—it’s just basic national security measure wrapped in legal jargon.
moderate 06/13/2025
Common-sense penalties for reckless biohazards? Sounds like a no-brainer, regardless of aisle.
left-leaning 06/13/2025
The PLANT Act is like the health inspector for agriculture—no excuses, no ifs, just safeguarding our food chain.