H.R. 576 Introduced Environmental Protection

To codify Executive Order 14096 relating to revitalizing our Nation's commitment to environmental justice for all.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] Introduced January 21, 2025 Cosponsors 34 (34 D) Latest action January 21, 2025

Summary

This bill provides statutory authority for Executive Order 14096, which was issued on April 26, 2023, to advance a government-wide approach to environmental justice, including by directing each federal agency to (1) make achieving environmental justice part of its mission, (2) issue an Environmental Justice Strategic Plan every four years, and (3) provide public notice of certain toxic chemical releases. The Executive Order also established the White House Office of Environmental Justice as well as an Environmental Justice Subcommittee of the National Science and Technology Council.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jan 21, 2025 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
  2. Jan 21, 2025 Introduced in House

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