The White House will not impose new restrictions on pesticide use by farmers, according to a draft report obtained by Reuters from President Donald Trump’s “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) commission.
The report, which is expected to be officially released in the coming weeks, emphasizes healthier diets, oversight of vaccines and prescription drugs, and guidelines for children’s food marketing. However, it stops short of altering pesticide regulations, despite earlier indications that chemical exposure could be linked to negative childhood health outcomes.
Balancing Farmers and Children’s Health
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., chairs the commission. The Trump administration has sought to balance the priorities of the MAHA movement—critical of vaccines and processed food—with the needs of farmers and ranchers, a crucial Trump-aligned constituency.
The draft acknowledges health concerns but ultimately reaffirms support for the farm sector by promising collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Together, they will promote precision pesticide application to reduce overall use, rather than imposing direct regulatory guardrails.
Industry Pressure and Political Influence
More than 250 farm, ranch, and agrochemical groups lobbied the White House earlier this year, urging input on MAHA’s activities. In response, the administration held meetings with these groups throughout the summer.
The draft also signals potential pollution law exclusions for certain farms and meat processors, easing compliance burdens for agricultural producers. This aligns with the administration’s ongoing efforts to reduce regulatory costs while keeping farm constituencies firmly behind Trump’s policy agenda.
Other Health Priorities in the Report
Although the draft bypasses pesticide restrictions, it includes several other priorities:
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Investigating vaccine and prescription drug injuries under HHS.
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Reviewing antidepressant use in children.
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Exploring FTC guidelines to limit unhealthy food marketing to children.
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Improving food quality in hospitals and prisons.
These measures reflect the commission’s broader aim to tackle childhood obesity, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses linked to diet, medicine, and environmental factors.
Key Figures Behind the Draft
The MAHA commission is chaired by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., with members including:
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Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins
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EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin
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Senior cabinet officials from the Trump administration
The mix of health, agriculture, and environmental leaders underscores the commission’s attempt to navigate between health reform advocates and powerful farm industry interests.
Conclusion
The draft report signals no new White House pesticide regulations, a clear win for farmers and agrochemical companies who had lobbied heavily against additional restrictions. While the commission highlights dietary and medical reforms to improve children’s health, it deliberately sidesteps one of the most contentious issues: the widespread use of pesticides in American agriculture.
For now, the administration’s strategy reflects political pragmatism—protecting its farm base while promoting incremental reforms elsewhere. Whether this balance will satisfy both health advocates and agricultural groups remains to be seen when the report is officially released.
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Sources and further reading:
https://apnews.com/article/f0c624d30da939fc9cca09687f8a4273
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08/15/draft-maha-strategy-trump-kennedy-00511169
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/08/15/draft-maha-plan-childrens-health/
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