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Environmental Justice For All Act

USA117th CongressS-872| Senate 
| Updated: 3/18/2021
Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (13)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Environmental Justice For All Act This bill establishes several environmental justice requirements, advisory bodies, and programs to address the disproportionate adverse human health or environmental effects of federal laws or programs on communities of color, low-income communities, or tribal and indigenous communities. Specifically, the bill prohibits disparate impacts on the basis of race, color, or national origin as discrimination. Aggrieved persons may seek legal remedy when faced with such discrimination. In addition, the bill directs agencies to follow certain requirements concerning environmental justice. For example, agencies must prepare community impact reports that assess the potential impacts of their actions on environmental justice communities under certain circumstances. Further, it creates a variety of advisory bodies and positions, such as the White House Environmental Justice Interagency Council. Among other things, the council must issue an environmental justice strategy. It also establishes requirements and programs concerning chemicals or toxic ingredients in certain products. For example, the bill (1) requires certain products (e.g., cosmetics) to include a list of ingredients or warnings; and (2) provides grants for research on designing safer alternatives to chemicals in certain consumer, cleaning, toy, or baby products that have an inherent toxicity or that are associated with chronic adverse health effects. Finally, it creates a variety of funding programs, such as a grant program to enhance access to park and recreational opportunities in an urban areas.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4401
Environmental Justice For All Act
Mar 18, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 18, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Dec 30, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2021
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-687, Part I.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4401
    Environmental Justice For All Act


  • March 18, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 18, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • December 30, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2021
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-687, Part I.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 117-9218: Cumulative Impacts Act of 2022
  • HR 117-2021: Environmental Justice For All Act
  • HR 117-2924: Transit to Trails Act of 2021
  • HR 117-1415: Tribal Coastal Resiliency Act
  • S 117-1461: Transit to Trails Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdvisory bodiesAir qualityAmerican SamoaBuy American requirementsCaribbean areaChild healthCivil actions and liabilityClimate change and greenhouse gasesCoalCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightCosmetics and personal careDepartment of TransportationDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationDue process and equal protectionEcologyEconomic developmentElectric power generation and transmissionEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployment and training programsEnergy revenues and royaltiesEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental educationEnvironmental healthEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureExecutive Office of the PresidentFederal-Indian relationsFederal officialsFood supply, safety, and labelingForeign language and bilingual programsGeography and mappingGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsGuamGulf of MexicoHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationHistorical and cultural resourcesHousing and community development fundingIndian lands and resources rightsIndian social and development programsInfrastructure developmentIntergovernmental relationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLand transfersLand use and conservationLegal fees and court costsLicensing and registrationsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarketing and advertisingMedical researchMiningMinority healthMonuments and memorialsNorthern Mariana IslandsOil and gasOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsPerformance measurementPest managementPoverty and welfare assistanceProduct safety and qualityPublic participation and lobbyingPublic-private cooperationPublic transitPuerto RicoRacial and ethnic relationsRegional and metropolitan planningResearch administration and fundingRural conditions and developmentSex and reproductive healthSoil pollutionSolid waste and recyclingState and local government operationsTransportation programs fundingUrban and suburban affairs and developmentUser charges and feesU.S. territories and protectoratesVirgin IslandsWater qualityWater use and supplyWomen's healthYouth employment and child labor

Environmental Justice For All Act

USA117th CongressS-872| Senate 
| Updated: 3/18/2021
Environmental Justice For All Act This bill establishes several environmental justice requirements, advisory bodies, and programs to address the disproportionate adverse human health or environmental effects of federal laws or programs on communities of color, low-income communities, or tribal and indigenous communities. Specifically, the bill prohibits disparate impacts on the basis of race, color, or national origin as discrimination. Aggrieved persons may seek legal remedy when faced with such discrimination. In addition, the bill directs agencies to follow certain requirements concerning environmental justice. For example, agencies must prepare community impact reports that assess the potential impacts of their actions on environmental justice communities under certain circumstances. Further, it creates a variety of advisory bodies and positions, such as the White House Environmental Justice Interagency Council. Among other things, the council must issue an environmental justice strategy. It also establishes requirements and programs concerning chemicals or toxic ingredients in certain products. For example, the bill (1) requires certain products (e.g., cosmetics) to include a list of ingredients or warnings; and (2) provides grants for research on designing safer alternatives to chemicals in certain consumer, cleaning, toy, or baby products that have an inherent toxicity or that are associated with chronic adverse health effects. Finally, it creates a variety of funding programs, such as a grant program to enhance access to park and recreational opportunities in an urban areas.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4401
Environmental Justice For All Act
Mar 18, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 18, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Dec 30, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2021
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-687, Part I.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4401
    Environmental Justice For All Act


  • March 18, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 18, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • December 30, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2021
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-687, Part I.
Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (13)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 117-9218: Cumulative Impacts Act of 2022
  • HR 117-2021: Environmental Justice For All Act
  • HR 117-2924: Transit to Trails Act of 2021
  • HR 117-1415: Tribal Coastal Resiliency Act
  • S 117-1461: Transit to Trails Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdvisory bodiesAir qualityAmerican SamoaBuy American requirementsCaribbean areaChild healthCivil actions and liabilityClimate change and greenhouse gasesCoalCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightCosmetics and personal careDepartment of TransportationDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationDue process and equal protectionEcologyEconomic developmentElectric power generation and transmissionEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployment and training programsEnergy revenues and royaltiesEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental educationEnvironmental healthEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureExecutive Office of the PresidentFederal-Indian relationsFederal officialsFood supply, safety, and labelingForeign language and bilingual programsGeography and mappingGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsGuamGulf of MexicoHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationHistorical and cultural resourcesHousing and community development fundingIndian lands and resources rightsIndian social and development programsInfrastructure developmentIntergovernmental relationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLand transfersLand use and conservationLegal fees and court costsLicensing and registrationsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarketing and advertisingMedical researchMiningMinority healthMonuments and memorialsNorthern Mariana IslandsOil and gasOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsPerformance measurementPest managementPoverty and welfare assistanceProduct safety and qualityPublic participation and lobbyingPublic-private cooperationPublic transitPuerto RicoRacial and ethnic relationsRegional and metropolitan planningResearch administration and fundingRural conditions and developmentSex and reproductive healthSoil pollutionSolid waste and recyclingState and local government operationsTransportation programs fundingUrban and suburban affairs and developmentUser charges and feesU.S. territories and protectoratesVirgin IslandsWater qualityWater use and supplyWomen's healthYouth employment and child labor