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Environmental Justice Act of 2019

Introduced: July 23, 2019 Introduced by: Booker, Cory A. Democratic · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jul 23, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Jul 23, 2019
Introduced in Senate
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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 July 23, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 3923 Identical bill Environmental Justice Act of 2019
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 10
All 10 Democratic 9 Independent 1
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Coons, Christopher A.
Delaware · Jan 8, 2020
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Jul 23, 2019
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Duckworth, Tammy
Illinois · Jul 23, 2019
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Jul 23, 2019
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Jul 23, 2019
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Jul 23, 2019
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Jul 23, 2019
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Schatz, Brian
Hawaii · Jul 23, 2019
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Jul 23, 2019
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Warren, Elizabeth
Massachusetts · Jul 23, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2236: Environmental Justice Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-2236/
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"S. 2236: Environmental Justice Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-2236/.
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S. 2236, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-2236/.
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