NPMA Public Policy Update
WSPMA is sharing the latest public policy updates from the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) to help Washington pest management professionals stay informed about federal legislative and regulatory developments affecting the industry.
According to NPMA, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate version of the Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act (S. 2398) on September 15. The legislation is now headed to the President's desk.
The legislation reauthorizes $150 million in funding through fiscal year 2030 for efforts including tracking tick expansion, studying pathogens and training public health entomologists. Funding is primarily directed to state, local and tribal health departments to strengthen early detection, diagnostic tools, surveillance and public awareness of vector-borne diseases.
NPMA also reports that the Senate Agriculture Committee advanced its version of the 2026 Farm Bill on September 16 by a 12–11 vote, clearing the legislation for consideration by the full Senate.
Of particular interest to the pest management industry, Title Ten includes an extension of EPA's pesticide registration review deadline by five years, moving the deadline from 2026 to 2031.
The Farm Bill must continue through the legislative process. Differences between House and Senate legislation would ultimately need to be reconciled before final legislation could be enacted.
WSPMA will continue sharing relevant NPMA public policy updates with members as federal legislative and regulatory issues affecting professional pest management develop.
Source: National Pest Management Association (NPMA) Public Policy, Policy in Progress. Information has been condensed for WSPMA members.