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Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee
hsif18
1
House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Committee
2021-04-09
Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
hspw02
1
House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Committee
2021-04-09
Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee
hspw14
1
House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Committee
2021-04-09
Highways and Transit Subcommittee
hspw12
1
House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Committee
2021-04-09
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
hspw13
1
House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Committee
2021-04-09
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee
hspw07
1
House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Committee
2021-04-09
Aviation Subcommittee
hspw05
1
House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Committee
H11100
2021-04-08
Judiciary Committee
hsju00
2
House floor actions
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.
IntroReferral
H11100
2021-04-08
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
hspw00
2
House floor actions
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.
IntroReferral
H11100
2021-04-08
Natural Resources Committee
hsii00
2
House floor actions
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.
IntroReferral
H11100
2021-04-08
Energy and Commerce Committee
hsif00
2
House floor actions
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.
IntroReferral
Intro-H
2021-04-08
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
1000
2021-04-08
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
2021-04-08T19:07:10Z
Referred to
House
Judiciary Committee
2021-10-19T20:47:45Z
Referred to
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
hsju10
hsju00
Standing
2021-04-08T19:06:50Z
Referred to
House
Energy and Commerce Committee
2021-04-13T22:49:13Z
Referred to
Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee
hsif18
hsif00
Standing
2021-04-08T19:07:05Z
Referred to
House
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
2021-04-09T13:27:13Z
Referred to
Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
hspw02
2021-04-09T13:26:42Z
Referred to
Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee
hspw14
2021-04-09T13:26:07Z
Referred to
Highways and Transit Subcommittee
hspw12
2021-04-09T13:25:40Z
Referred to
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
hspw13
2021-04-09T13:24:51Z
Referred to
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee
hspw07
2021-04-09T13:23:38Z
Referred to
Aviation Subcommittee
hspw05
hspw00
Standing
2021-04-08T19:07:00Z
Referred to
House
Natural Resources Committee
hsii00
Standing
S001200
9
Darren
Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]
Soto
D
2021-05-20
FL
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2021-04-08
2021-10-19
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
House
Environmental Protection
2021-08-05
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
CRS
Related bill
Environmental Justice Act of 2021
S
R000599
36
Raul
Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]
N
Ruiz
D
CA
Advisory bodies Air quality Civil actions and liability Climate change and greenhouse gases Disaster relief and insurance Due process and equal protection Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Environmental assessment, monitoring, research Environmental health Environmental regulatory procedures Executive Office of the President Executive agency funding and structure 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
2021-04-08
Introduced in House
 <p><b>Environmental Justice Act of 2021</b></p> <p>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.</p> <p>Specifically, the bill provides statutory authority for a variety of existing programs, executive orders, federal guidance, and committees concerning environmental justice, including</p> <ul> <li>Executive Order 12898;</li> <li>a guidance issued in 1997 by the Council on Environmental Quality titled <i>Environmental Justice Guidance Under the National Environmental Policy Act</i>;</li> <li>a guidance issued in 2016 by the Environmental Protection Agency titled <i>EPA Policy on Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribes: Guidance for Discussing Tribal Treaty Rights</i>;</li> <li>the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council; </li> <li>the Environmental Justice Small Grants Program; and </li> <li>the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program.</li> </ul> <p>In addition, the bill requires agencies renewing or issuing specified permits under the Clean Water Act or the Clean Air Act to consider the cumulative impacts of pollution.</p> <p>The bill also allows individuals to bring actions under the Civil Rights Act against entities that receive federal assistance and engage in discriminatory practices that have a disparate impact. Currently, individuals must request that federal agencies bring such actions on their behalf.
2021-09-13T15:07:08Z
00
2021-04-08T04:00:00Z
Introduced in House
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr2434ih/xml/BILLS-117hr2434ih.xml
Environmental Justice Act of 2021
Environmental Justice Act of 2021
Display Title
IH
Introduced in House
To require Federal agencies to address environmental justice, to require consideration of cumulative impacts in certain permitting decisions, and for other purposes.
Official Title as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
Environmental Justice Act of 2021
Short Title(s) as Introduced
HR
2023-03-08T19:58:48Z
2023-03-08T19:58:48Z
3.0.0
2021-08-05
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
CRS
Related bill
Environmental Justice Act of 2021
S
2021-10-19
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
hsju10
1
House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Committee
2021-04-13
Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee
hsif18
1
House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Committee
2021-04-09
Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
hspw02
1
House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Committee
2021-04-09
Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee
hspw14
1
House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Committee
2021-04-09
Highways and Transit Subcommittee
hspw12
1
House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Committee
2021-04-09
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
hspw13
1
House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Committee
2021-04-09
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee
hspw07
1
House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Committee
2021-04-09
Aviation Subcommittee
hspw05
1
House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Committee
H11100
2021-04-08
Judiciary Committee
hsju00
2
House floor actions
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.
IntroReferral
H11100
2021-04-08
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
hspw00
2
House floor actions
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.
IntroReferral
H11100
2021-04-08
Natural Resources Committee
hsii00
2
House floor actions
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.
IntroReferral
H11100
2021-04-08
Energy and Commerce Committee
hsif00
2
House floor actions
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.
IntroReferral
Intro-H
2021-04-08
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
1000
2021-04-08
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
R000599
36
Raul
Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]
N
Ruiz
D
CA
S001200
9
Darren
Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]
Soto
D
2021-05-20
FL
Advisory bodies Air quality Civil actions and liability Climate change and greenhouse gases Disaster relief and insurance Due process and equal protection Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Environmental assessment, monitoring, research Environmental health Environmental regulatory procedures Executive Office of the President Executive agency funding and structure 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
2021-04-08
Introduced in House
 <p><b>Environmental Justice Act of 2021</b></p> <p>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.</p> <p>Specifically, the bill provides statutory authority for a variety of existing programs, executive orders, federal guidance, and committees concerning environmental justice, including</p> <ul> <li>Executive Order 12898;</li> <li>a guidance issued in 1997 by the Council on Environmental Quality titled <i>Environmental Justice Guidance Under the National Environmental Policy Act</i>;</li> <li>a guidance issued in 2016 by the Environmental Protection Agency titled <i>EPA Policy on Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribes: Guidance for Discussing Tribal Treaty Rights</i>;</li> <li>the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council; </li> <li>the Environmental Justice Small Grants Program; and </li> <li>the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program.</li> </ul> <p>In addition, the bill requires agencies renewing or issuing specified permits under the Clean Water Act or the Clean Air Act to consider the cumulative impacts of pollution.</p> <p>The bill also allows individuals to bring actions under the Civil Rights Act against entities that receive federal assistance and engage in discriminatory practices that have a disparate impact. Currently, individuals must request that federal agencies bring such actions on their behalf.
2021-09-13T15:07:08Z
00
Environmental Justice Act of 2021
Environmental Justice Act of 2021
Display Title
IH
Introduced in House
To require Federal agencies to address environmental justice, to require consideration of cumulative impacts in certain permitting decisions, and for other purposes.
Official Title as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
Environmental Justice Act of 2021
Short Title(s) as Introduced
2021-10-19
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.