Environmental Justice Act of 2019
USA116th CongressHR-3923| House
| Updated: 8/15/2019
Raul Ruiz
Democratic Representative
California
Cosponsors (3)
Committees (12)
• 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• Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee• 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 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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Introduced in House
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Environmental Protection
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
Environmental Justice Act of 2019
USA116th CongressHR-3923| House
| Updated: 8/15/2019
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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Introduced in House
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Raul Ruiz
Democratic Representative
California
Cosponsors (3)
Committees (12)
• 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• Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee• Aviation Subcommittee• Natural Resources Committee
Environmental Protection
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- 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