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I have always maintained an open-door policy and regularly meet with any and all Americans, but my votes are grounded in facts and what’s best for folks in South Carolina’s 5th District.

I opposed Rep. Luna’s Farm bill amendment because it welcomed an unworkable patchwork of conflicting state labeling requirements. That kind of uncertainty drives up costs and makes it harder for farmers to do their jobs and for families to put food on their table. 

For example, a South Carolina farmer growing soybeans could be required to follow one set of pesticide labeling rules at home, but face entirely different, and potentially conflicting, requirements if they sell or ship their crops across state lines. A product approved and properly labeled under federal standards could suddenly be treated as non-compliant in another state, exposing farmers to legal risk or forcing them to change practices mid-season. 

To be clear: the underlying language does not create a liability shield for pesticide manufacturers, and bad actors can still be held liable and penalized. 

My vote was about maintaining regulatory certainty and ensuring farmers have clear, uniform guidance while the EPA continues to oversee safety and protect public health.

South Carolina already has strong safeguards in place. I’ll keep fighting to make sure our farmers have the tools they need to keep food safe, affordable, and available.