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Abolishing Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry

This act proposes to abolish the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) within one year of its enactment. Key functions, such as maintaining national registries of diseases and individuals exposed to toxic substances, will be transferred to another agency within the Department of Health and Human Services. Citizens should be aware that while the agency will be dissolved, important health registries will continue to be managed by a different institution.
Key points
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) will be abolished within one year.
National registries of serious diseases and persons exposed to toxic substances will continue to be maintained by another agency within the Department of Health and Human Services.
The changes aim to reorganize public health monitoring related to toxic substances.
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Print number: 117_HR_33
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Process start date: 2021-01-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Freedom for Farmers Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_33.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) will be abolished within one year.
  • National registries of serious diseases and persons exposed to toxic substances will continue to be maintained by another agency within the Department of Health and Human Services.
  • The changes aim to reorganize public health monitoring related to toxic substances.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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