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Public Health Equity Act

Introduced: November 29, 1995 Introduced by: Velázquez, Nydia M. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Passed Senate
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Became law
Dec 5, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Nov 29, 1995
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Nov 29, 1995
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2258)
Nov 29, 1995
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Public Health Equity Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to define "covered substance" to mean certain hazardous materials, substances, contaminants, or chemicals listed, identified, or defined in specified laws. Prohibits any entity receiving Federal financial assistance from subjecting an individual, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, to a disproportionate level of exposure to any covered substance. Applies specified compliance provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to that prohibition. Provides for termination of all or part of the Federal financial assistance.

What's happening now December 5, 1995

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
D
Lofgren, Zoe
California · Jan 5, 1996
 D
Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Dec 22, 1995
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2691: Public Health Equity Act. 104th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-2691/
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