Environmental Justice Act of 2019

United States116th CongressS-2236Senate
Updated: Jul 23, 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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Timeline

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HR-3923: Environmental Justice Act of 2019

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

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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