Congress 116 - HR 3923 - Environmental Justice Act of 2019

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Advisory bodies Air quality Civil actions and liability Climate change and greenhouse gases Disaster relief and insurance Due process and equal protection Environmental assessment, monitoring, research Environmental health Environmental Protection Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Environmental regulatory procedures Executive agency funding and structure Executive Office of the President Food supply, safety, and labeling Government information and archives Indian lands and resources rights Infrastructure development Land use and conservation Licensing and registrations Medical research Mining Minority health Performance measurement Poverty and welfare assistance Public participation and lobbying Racial and ethnic relations Research administration and funding Soil pollution Solid waste and recycling Water quality

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Environmental Justice Act of 2019

This bill requires agencies to address and mitigate the disproportionate impact of environmental and human health hazards on communities of color, indigenous communities, and low-income communities resulting from agencies' programs and policies. The bill also requires agencies to address cumulative impacts of pollution in permitting decisions and expands the types of legal actions available to individuals regarding charges of federal discriminatory practices.

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Aug 15, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Jul 24, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Jul 24, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Jul 24, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Jul 24, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Jul 24, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Jul 24, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Jul 24, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Jul 23, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 23, 2019

Introduced in House

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