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Environmental Justice for Communities Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1347| Senate 
| Updated: 4/22/2021
Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (2)
Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Environmental Justice for Communities Act of 2021 This bill reauthorizes through FY2022 (1) the Environmental Justice Small Grants Program; (2) the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program, which provides financial assistance to address local environmental or public health issues; and (3) the Community Action for a Renewed Environment grant program, which assists communities address multiple sources of toxic pollutants.
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Timeline
Apr 22, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 22, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • April 22, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 22, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Environmental Protection

Air qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesCommunity life and organizationEnvironmental healthHazardous wastes and toxic substancesSolid waste and recyclingWater quality

Environmental Justice for Communities Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1347| Senate 
| Updated: 4/22/2021
Environmental Justice for Communities Act of 2021 This bill reauthorizes through FY2022 (1) the Environmental Justice Small Grants Program; (2) the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program, which provides financial assistance to address local environmental or public health issues; and (3) the Community Action for a Renewed Environment grant program, which assists communities address multiple sources of toxic pollutants.
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Timeline
Apr 22, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 22, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • April 22, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 22, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (2)
Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Environmental Protection

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Air qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesCommunity life and organizationEnvironmental healthHazardous wastes and toxic substancesSolid waste and recyclingWater quality