House Bill 2394
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Climate Justice Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 8, 2021
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Bill Number
2394
Congress
117
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.
Yvette Clarke
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Summary
Climate Justice Act of 2021
This bill requires the President to establish a Climate Justice Working Group that must advise federal entities on a just and equitable transition towards a clean, climate-resilient, and zero-emission economy.
April 8, 2021
04/13/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
04/08/2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
04/08/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 7:58:48 PM