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2021-02-05T05:00:00Z
Introduced in House
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Alerting Localities of Environmental Risks and Threats Act of 2021
Alerting Localities of Environmental Risks and Threats Act of 2021
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Introduced in House
To amend the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 to require an emergency notification meeting in the event of the release of an extremely hazardous substance from a facility, and for other purposes.
Official Title as Introduced
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Introduced in House
Alerting Localities of Environmental Risks and Threats Act of 2021
Short Title(s) as Introduced
HR
2023-03-08T19:58:48Z
2023-03-08T19:58:48Z
3.0.0
2022-06-30
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Related bill
CLEAN Future Act
HR
2021-02-08
Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee
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House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
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2021-02-05
Energy and Commerce Committee
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large]
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Blunt Rochester
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Doris
Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-6]
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2021-02-05
CA
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Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
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2021-02-05
DC
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Andre
Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]
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2021-02-05
IN
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BARBARA
Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
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2021-02-05
CA
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Bonnie
Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Watson Coleman
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2021-02-05
NJ
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Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]
Casten
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2021-02-05
IL
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Darren
Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]
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2021-02-08
FL
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Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
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2021-02-08
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Mondaire
Rep. Jones, Mondaire [D-NY-17]
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2021-02-08
NY
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Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
Foster
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2021-02-18
IL
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Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
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2021-03-08
FL
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Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]
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2022-02-11
CA
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Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]
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2022-02-28
CA
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Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Cohen
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2022-02-28
TN
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Mike
Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]
Quigley
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2022-05-10
IL
Civil actions and liability Emergency communications systems Emergency planning and evacuation Environmental health Government buildings, facilities, and property Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Industrial facilities Libraries and archives News media and reporting Public participation and lobbying
2021-02-05
Introduced in House
 <p><b>Alerting Localities of Environmental Risks and Threats Act of 2021</b></p> <p>This bill requires the owner or operator of a facility where hazardous chemicals are produced, used, or stored to hold a public meeting within 72 hours of the release of an extremely hazardous substance. The owner or operator must publish a notice in a local newspaper, giving at least 24 hours of notice before the public meeting. Such notice must be posted at a local library, other local government buildings, and on the facility's public website.</p> <p>The bill also requires the owner or operator of a facility to hold an annual public meeting, where specified information regarding the extremely hazardous substances at the facility must be disclosed. Notice for such meeting must be published in a local newspaper at least a week in advance of the meeting. The bill provides for a civil penalty if such public meeting and notice requirements are not met.</p>
2021-03-05T17:57:19Z
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Alerting Localities of Environmental Risks and Threats Act of 2021
Alerting Localities of Environmental Risks and Threats Act of 2021
Display Title
IH
Introduced in House
To amend the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 to require an emergency notification meeting in the event of the release of an extremely hazardous substance from a facility, and for other purposes.
Official Title as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
Alerting Localities of Environmental Risks and Threats Act of 2021
Short Title(s) as Introduced
2021-02-08
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.