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Abolishing Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry

This bill 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 persons exposed to toxic substances, will be transferred to another agency within the Department of Health and Human Services. This means a reorganization of how health threats related to toxic substances are monitored and responded to.
Key points
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) will be abolished within one year.
ATSDR's functions, including disease and toxic exposure registries, will be moved to another part of the Department of Health and Human Services.
The changes aim to streamline government structure but may impact how health threat data is managed.
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Print number: 118_HR_70
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Process start date: 2023-01-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Freedom for Farmers Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_70.

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 2023-01-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) will be abolished within one year.
  • ATSDR's functions, including disease and toxic exposure registries, will be moved to another part of the Department of Health and Human Services.
  • The changes aim to streamline government structure but may impact how health threat data is managed.
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 House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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