Bill · H.R. 91· House(119-HR-91)
Freedom for Farmers Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 1/3/2025
- Last activity
- 1/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Andy Biggs
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Freedom for Farmers Act of 2025," seeks to abolish the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. The deactivation of the Agency would take effect one year after the Act is enacted. Before that deadline, the Secretary of Health and Human Services must transfer specific authorities regarding national registries of diseases and toxic exposures to another agency within the Department of Health and Human Services. The Secretary will also oversee a "wind-up period" to handle the Agency's remaining functions and obligations. Additionally, the bill includes several conforming amendments to various existing laws to remove references to the Agency.
Yes
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+3
The bill reduces federal spending by abolishing the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
Would farmers be better off under this?+2
The bill title 'Freedom for Farmers Act' suggests a deregulatory intent that may benefit agricultural interests.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+1
The reduction in federal agency oversight may benefit rural areas subject to various environmental regulations.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-5
The bill removes the requirement to consult with the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry regarding water pollution and other environmental matters.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?-4
Abolishing the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry may reduce specialized monitoring of toxic exposures and disease registries.
Does this give the federal government more power?-2
The bill reduces the size of the federal bureaucracy by deactivating a specific agency.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Consolidation of Authority: The Secretary of Health and Human Services will transfer the authority for maintaining national registries of serious diseases, illnesses, and persons exposed to toxic substances to an appropriate agency within the Department of Health and Human Services (Section 2(c)(1)).
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Organized Agency Transition: The Secretary is tasked with the administration and wind-up of all Agency functions and outstanding Federal Government obligations during a designated wind-up period to ensure remaining affairs are closed out (Section 2(d)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Abolishment of a Federal Agency: The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry will be abolished one year after the date of enactment, terminating its functions (Section 2(a) and 2(b)).
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Removal of Consultation Requirements: Various laws will be amended to remove the requirement to consult with the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, such as changes to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (Section 3(b)(4)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections-5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access-4
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power-2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+2Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Low Income Households-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction-1
- 1/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House