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HR 5185 117th Congress House Taxation

CORE Justice Act of 2021

Introduced: September 7, 2021 Introduced by: Evans, Dwight Democratic · Pennsylvania See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sep 7, 2021
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Creating Opportunities in Research for Environmental Justice Act of 2021 or the CORE Justice Act of 2021

This bill allows certain educational institutions a tax credit for up to 30% of amounts paid that are necessary for a qualified environmental justice program. The bill defines qualified environmental justice program as a program conducted by educational institutions that is designed to address, or improve data about, qualified environmental stressors (e.g., contaminations of air, water, soil, or food) for the primary purpose of improving health and economic outcomes of individuals residing in low-income areas or areas at risk of experiencing multiple exposures to environmental stressors.

The bill requires (1) the allocation of credit amounts to educational institutions over a five-year period, and (2) public disclosure of the identity of educational institutions receiving allocations and the amount of each allocation.

What's happening now September 7, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 848 Related bill GREEN Act of 2021
  • HR 5376 Related bill An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14.
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Williams, Nikema
Georgia · Sep 7, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5185: CORE Justice Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5185/
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