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Community Environmental Equity Act

Introduced: April 30, 1997 Introduced by: Velázquez, Nydia M. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 7, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Apr 30, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Apr 30, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2011)
Apr 30, 1997
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Community Environmental Equity Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to define "covered substance" to mean hazardous contaminants, chemicals, materials, wastes, and substances listed, identified, or defined in specified laws or designated by the President. Prohibits any entity that handles, manages, treats, releases, disposes, stores, transports, or delivers covered substances from disproportionately exposing any individual or community, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, to any covered substance. Authorizes enforcement: (1) by denial or termination of authorization to handle, manage, etc., covered substances; (2) by any other means authorized by law; and (3) for entities receiving Federal financial assistance, through specified compliance provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

What's happening now May 7, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Democratic 8