Trump Issues Order to Study Health Risks of Pesticides in Food, No Funding or New Regulations

President Donald Trump signed an executive order focused on pesticide safety in the nation's food supply. The order directs federal agencies to conduct a study of the health risks associated with pesticide residues. It explicitly states that no additional federal money will be allocated for the effort. The directive also stops short of proposing new regulations or legislative action. By limiting funding, the order relies on existing resources to carry out the review. Critics, including allies of the Kennedy family, expressed disappointment with the limited scope. Supporters argue the study could inform future policy without immediate regulatory burdens. The administration has not set a timeline for releasing the study’s findings.