Senate Bill 3680
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to continue to carry out certain programs relating to environmental justice, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 11, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3680
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill reauthorizes through FY2020 (1) the Environmental Justice Small Grants Program; (2) the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program, which provides financial assistance to address local environmental or public health issues; and (3) the Community Action for a Renewed Environment grant program, which assists communities address multiple sources of toxic pollutants.
May 11, 2020
05/11/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
05/11/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:42 PM