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Environmental Justice for Coronavirus Affected Communities Act

Introduced: March 12, 2021 Introduced by: Ruiz, Raul Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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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Mar 16, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Mar 12, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural 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.
Mar 12, 2021
Introduced in House
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Environmental Justice for Coronavirus Affected Communities Act

This bill reauthorizes through FY2022 (1) the Environmental Justice Small Grants Program; (2) the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program, which provides financial assistance to address local environmental or public health issues; and (3) the Community Action for a Renewed Environment grant program, which assists communities address multiple sources of toxic pollutants.

What's happening now March 16, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1889: Environmental Justice for Coronavirus Affected Communities Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1889/
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"H.R. 1889: Environmental Justice for Coronavirus Affected Communities Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1889/.
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H.R. 1889, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1889/.
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[H.R. 1889: Environmental Justice for Coronavirus Affected Communities Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1889/)
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