HR 3923 · 116th Congress · Environmental Protection

Environmental Justice Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-07-23· Sponsored by Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.(2019-08-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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Cosponsors (3)

3 Democrats
Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32]CA
Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]CA
Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]IL