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Freedom for Farmers Act of 2023

1/16/2024, 2:09 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 70

Freedom for Farmers Act of 2023

This bill abolishes the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. This agency, which is part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), investigates and responds to environmental exposures to hazardous substances in communities. HHS must transfer authority regarding certain national disease and toxic exposure registries to another appropriate HHS entity.

Current Status of Bill HR 70

Bill HR 70 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2023. Bill HR 70 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2023.  Bill HR 70's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of January 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 70

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 70

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Department of Health and Human Services
- Environmental health
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 70

Freedom for Farmers Act of 2023
Freedom for Farmers Act of 2023
To abolish the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, and for other purposes.

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