PRINTER'S NO. 3311
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
872
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY CAUSER, COHEN, CUTLER, GROVE, PHILLIPS-HILL,
JOZWIAK, M. K. KELLER, MARSICO, MILLARD, PAYNE, SAYLOR, WARD
AND MAJOR, MAY 10, 2016
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS,
MAY 10, 2016
A RESOLUTION
Urging Federal and State regulatory agencies to utilize science-
based, peer-reviewed data in evaluating crop protection
chemistry and nutrients.
WHEREAS, A sustainable agricultural system in this
Commonwealth and throughout the United States is critical to the
continued production of food, feed and fiber to meet both
domestic and global demands; and
WHEREAS, The treatment, prevention and control of
agricultural pests is critically important to the health and
welfare of our residents and the safety of our global food, feed
and fiber supply; and
WHEREAS, The availability of modern agricultural technologies
such as precision farming equipment, crop protection chemistry,
genetically engineered or enhanced traits and agricultural
nutrients are critically important tools that allow farmers to
expand yields, reduce environmental impacts, improve
profitability and provide a safe, healthy, abundant and
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affordable food supply; and
WHEREAS, The agriculture and food production industries have
a long history of success and safety in protecting and further
enhancing the food, feed and fiber supply for Pennsylvania
residents and the world; and
WHEREAS, The agriculture industry is recognized as an
important contributor to the economic vitality of the
Commonwealth through jobs, capital investment, farm income,
value-added sectors and contributions to the Commonwealth's tax
base; and
WHEREAS, The crop protection industry is among the most
studied and regulated of all industries at both the Federal and
State levels; and
WHEREAS, The continued success of these industries and our
nation's position as a world leader in crop protection
chemistry, genetically engineered or enhanced traits and
nutrients depends on Federal and State regulators utilizing
science-based, peer-reviewed data to assess both product and
ingredient safety; and
WHEREAS, Best available scientific information, practicality,
economics and societal impact are critical analytical factors
when promulgating regulations; and
WHEREAS, Sound science, rather than the "precautionary
principle" is the bedrock of our nation's regulatory scheme;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives urge Federal and
State regulatory agencies to use science-based, peer-reviewed
data to assess the impacts and the regulation of modern
agricultural technologies, including, but not limited to, crop
protection chemistry, genetically engineered or enhanced traits
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and nutrients; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to
each member of Congress from Pennsylvania.
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