Environmental Justice Act of 2019
United States116th CongressHR-3923House of Representatives
Updated: Aug 15, 2019
Summary
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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S-2236: Environmental Justice Act of 2019Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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