To codify Executive Order 14096 relating to revitalizing our Nation's commitment to environmental justice for all.
United States119th CongressHR-576House of Representatives
Updated: Jan 21, 2025
Summary
This legislative proposal aims to codify Executive Order 14096 , thereby transforming its directives into permanent federal law. The Executive Order is specifically designed to revitalize the nation's commitment to environmental justice for all , focusing on addressing the disproportionate environmental and health burdens experienced by underserved communities. By granting Executive Order 14096 the force and effect of law , this bill establishes a statutory mandate for federal agencies to integrate environmental justice principles into their operations. This ensures that federal policies, programs, and activities are legally bound to promote environmental equity and protect vulnerable populations from pollution and climate change impacts on a lasting basis.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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