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To require Federal agencies to address environmental justice, to require consideration of cumulative impacts in certain permitting decisions, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-4114| House 
| Updated: 10/27/2017
Raul Ruiz

Raul Ruiz

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (29)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Al Lawson (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Keith Ellison (Democratic)Luis V. Gutierrez (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Ruben J. Kihuen (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)
Committees (11)
• Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Environment Subcommittee• Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee• Highways and Transit Subcommittee• Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee• Aviation Subcommittee• Natural Resources Committee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Environmental Justice Act of 2017 This bill requires agencies to address 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. This bill provides statutory authority for: the interagency Federal Working Group on Environmental Justice, certain environmental justice requirements established under Executive Order 12898, a guidance titled "Environmental Justice Guidance Under the National Environmental Policy Act," a guidance titled "EPA Policy on Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribes: Guidance for Discussing Tribal Treaty Rights," the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council, the Environmental Justice Small Grants Program, the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program, and the Community Action for a Renewed Environment grant programs. The bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address potential cumulative impacts of pollutant discharges when issuing or renewing permits under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit program. The bill amends the Clean Air Act to require the EPA to address potential cumulative impacts of a major stationary source of air pollutants when issuing or renewing permits for those sources. The bill states that the authorization to bring citizen suits under certain environmental laws does not preclude the right of an individual to bring a civil action for deprivation of implied rights under those laws or common law. The bill amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to allow a person aggrieved by the failure of a covered entity to comply with the Act to bring an action against the entity in a federal or state court for discriminatory practices.
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Oct 24, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1996
Introduced in Senate
Oct 24, 2017
Introduced in House
Oct 24, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary, 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.
Oct 25, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Oct 25, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Oct 25, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Oct 25, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Oct 25, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Oct 25, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Oct 27, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
  • October 24, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1996
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 24, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • October 24, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary, 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.


  • October 25, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.


  • October 25, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • October 25, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.


  • October 25, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.


  • October 25, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.


  • October 25, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • October 27, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 115-1996: A bill to require Federal agencies to address environmental justice, to require consideration of cumulative impacts in certain permitting decisions, and for other purposes.
Advisory bodiesAir qualityCivil actions and liabilityClimate change and greenhouse gasesDisaster relief and insuranceDue process and equal protectionEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresExecutive agency funding and structureExecutive Office of the PresidentFood supply, safety, and labelingGovernment information and archivesIndian lands and resources rightsInfrastructure developmentLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsMedical researchMiningMinority healthPerformance measurementPoverty and welfare assistancePublic participation and lobbyingRacial and ethnic relationsResearch administration and fundingSoil pollutionSolid waste and recyclingWater quality

To require Federal agencies to address environmental justice, to require consideration of cumulative impacts in certain permitting decisions, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-4114| House 
| Updated: 10/27/2017
Environmental Justice Act of 2017 This bill requires agencies to address 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. This bill provides statutory authority for: the interagency Federal Working Group on Environmental Justice, certain environmental justice requirements established under Executive Order 12898, a guidance titled "Environmental Justice Guidance Under the National Environmental Policy Act," a guidance titled "EPA Policy on Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribes: Guidance for Discussing Tribal Treaty Rights," the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council, the Environmental Justice Small Grants Program, the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program, and the Community Action for a Renewed Environment grant programs. The bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address potential cumulative impacts of pollutant discharges when issuing or renewing permits under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit program. The bill amends the Clean Air Act to require the EPA to address potential cumulative impacts of a major stationary source of air pollutants when issuing or renewing permits for those sources. The bill states that the authorization to bring citizen suits under certain environmental laws does not preclude the right of an individual to bring a civil action for deprivation of implied rights under those laws or common law. The bill amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to allow a person aggrieved by the failure of a covered entity to comply with the Act to bring an action against the entity in a federal or state court for discriminatory practices.
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Timeline
Oct 24, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1996
Introduced in Senate
Oct 24, 2017
Introduced in House
Oct 24, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary, 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.
Oct 25, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Oct 25, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Oct 25, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Oct 25, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Oct 25, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Oct 25, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Oct 27, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
  • October 24, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1996
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 24, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • October 24, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary, 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.


  • October 25, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.


  • October 25, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • October 25, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.


  • October 25, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.


  • October 25, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.


  • October 25, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • October 27, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Raul Ruiz

Raul Ruiz

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (29)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Al Lawson (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Keith Ellison (Democratic)Luis V. Gutierrez (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Ruben J. Kihuen (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)
Committees (11)
• Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Environment Subcommittee• Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee• Highways and Transit Subcommittee• Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee• Aviation Subcommittee• Natural Resources Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 115-1996: A bill to require Federal agencies to address environmental justice, to require consideration of cumulative impacts in certain permitting decisions, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAir qualityCivil actions and liabilityClimate change and greenhouse gasesDisaster relief and insuranceDue process and equal protectionEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresExecutive agency funding and structureExecutive Office of the PresidentFood supply, safety, and labelingGovernment information and archivesIndian lands and resources rightsInfrastructure developmentLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsMedical researchMiningMinority healthPerformance measurementPoverty and welfare assistancePublic participation and lobbyingRacial and ethnic relationsResearch administration and fundingSoil pollutionSolid waste and recyclingWater quality