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Environmental Justice Act of 2019

Introduced: July 23, 2019 Introduced by: Ruiz, Raul Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Jul 24, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Jul 24, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Jul 24, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Jul 24, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Jul 24, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Jul 24, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Jul 24, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Jul 23, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary, 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.
Jul 23, 2019
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Environmental Justice Act of 2019

This bill requires agencies to address and mitigate the disproportionate impact of environmental and human health hazards on communities of color, indigenous communities, and low-income communities resulting from agencies' programs and policies. The bill also requires agencies to address cumulative impacts of pollution in permitting decisions and expands the types of legal actions available to individuals regarding charges of federal discriminatory practices.

What's happening now August 15, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

 Committees of jurisdiction 12
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1