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HR 1648 109th Congress House

To require Executive Order 12898 to remain in force until changed by law, to expand the definition of environmental justice, to direct each Federal agency to establish an Environmental Justice…

Official title: To require Executive Order 12898 to remain in force until changed by law, to expand the definition of environmental justice, to direct each Federal agency to e… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To require Executive Order 12898 to remain in force until changed by law, to expand the definition of environmental justice, to direct each Federal agency to establish an Environmental Justice Office, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 14, 2005 See on congress.gov
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Apr 22, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
Apr 14, 2005
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
Apr 14, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E652)
Apr 14, 2005
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 22, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

States that Executive Order 12898 (pertaining to Federal actions to address environmental justice in minority and low-income populations) shall remain in force until changed by law. Makes the provisions of this Act applicable to such Executive Order.

Defines environmental justice. Establishes criteria for defining an environmental justice community.

Requires specified Federal agencies and offices to establish an Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ).

Requires Federal agencies to integrate the environmental justice strategy developed under the Executive Order into the operation and mission of the agency and to address compliance with this Act in specified activities.

Directs the interagency Federal Working Group on Environmental Justice to: (1) coordinate an integrated environmental justice training plan for those Federal agencies and offices required to establish OEJs; (2) formalize public participation efforts; (3) survey Federal agencies and offices with regard to outreach efforts; (4) develop a strategy for allocating responsibilities and ensuring participation; and (5) coordinate plans to communicate research results.

Requires: (1) each Federal agency and office with an OEJ to undertake outreach activities and report such activities to the Working Group; and (2) Federal agencies and the Working Group to develop ways to enhance partnerships and coordination with stakeholders.

Directs Federal agencies to fund community technology centers to provide assistance relating to environmental justice.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 23
All 23 Democratic 19 Independent 1
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McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Sep 8, 2005
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Lynch, Stephen F.
Massachusetts · Jul 18, 2005
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Pelosi, Nancy
California · Jul 18, 2005
 D
Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Jul 18, 2005
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Jul 11, 2005
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Matsui, Doris O.
California · Jul 11, 2005
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Neal, Richard E.
Massachusetts · Jul 11, 2005
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Jul 11, 2005
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Jun 30, 2005
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Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · May 25, 2005
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Clyburn, James E.
South Carolina · Apr 21, 2005
KILPATRICK, CAROLYN
· Apr 21, 2005
CHRISTENSEN, DONNA
· Apr 14, 2005
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DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Apr 14, 2005
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Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Apr 14, 2005
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Apr 14, 2005
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Apr 14, 2005
Meek, Kendrick
· Apr 14, 2005
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Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Apr 14, 2005
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Apr 14, 2005
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Apr 14, 2005
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Apr 14, 2005
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Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Apr 14, 2005
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1648: To require Executive Order 12898 to remain in force until changed by law, to expand the definition of environmental justice, to direct each Federal agency to establish an Environmental Justice Office, and for other purposes.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-1648/
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"H.R. 1648: To require Executive Order 12898 to remain in force until changed by law, to expand the definition of environmental justice, to direct each Federal agency to establish an Environmental Justice Office, and for other purposes.." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-1648/.
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H.R. 1648, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-1648/.
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