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H.R.861: Alerting Localities of Environmental Risks and Threats Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 5, 2021
- Latest Major Action Feb. 8, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 5, 2021
Bill Summary
Alerting Localities of Environmental Risks and Threats Act of 2021 This bill requires the owner or operator of a facility where hazardous chemicals are produced, used, or stored to hold a public meeting within 72 hours of the release of an extremely hazardous substance. The owner or operator must publish a notice in a local newspaper, giving at least 24 hours of notice before the public meeting. Such notice must be posted at a local library,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 8, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
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Feb. 5, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Feb. 5, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) |