Tell the EPA to Ban Paraquat Before More Farmers Develop Parkinson's

Paraquat doubles Parkinson's risk.

A letter to your members of Congress. Facts checked June 10, 2026.

The Letter

Subject The EPA Should Ban Paraquat — 32 Countries Already Have

Vermont became the first U.S. state to ban paraquat in May 2026. The herbicide has been banned in the European Union, United Kingdom, China, and more than 32 other countries. Studies reviewed by the EPA itself show that paraquat exposure doubles the risk of developing Parkinson's disease. Thousands of farmworkers and people who lived near treated fields have filed lawsuits against Syngenta and Chevron.

The EPA has the authority to cancel paraquat's registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. Direct the EPA to complete its paraquat review and ban commercial use. Farmworkers should not develop Parkinson's disease so that the United States can maintain a practice that 32 other countries have already ended.

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U.S. Capitol switchboard: (202) 224-3121

I'm calling about paraquat and the EPA's ongoing registration review.
Vermont just became the first U.S. state to ban paraquat. More than 32 countries including the European Union, United Kingdom, and China have already banned it. Studies reviewed by the EPA show paraquat doubles the risk of Parkinson's disease.
Thousands of farmworkers have filed Parkinson's disease lawsuits against Syngenta and Chevron. The EPA has the authority under FIFRA to cancel paraquat's registration.
Please direct the EPA to complete its paraquat review and ban commercial use. Farmworkers should not bear this risk when 32 other countries have already said no.
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The Facts Behind the Ask

32+ countries that have banned paraquat, including the EU, UK, China, and Brazil. The U.S. still permits licensed commercial use. (source)
2x higher risk of Parkinson's disease for people exposed to paraquat, per studies reviewed by the EPA (source)
thousands of Parkinson's disease lawsuits filed against Syngenta and Chevron by farmworkers and people who lived near treated fields (source)

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