House Bill 3923
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Environmental Justice Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 23, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3923
Congress
116
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
July 23, 2019
08/15/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
07/24/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
07/24/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
07/24/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
07/24/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
07/24/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
07/24/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
07/24/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
07/23/2019
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.
07/23/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:27 PM