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S.2630: Environmental Justice Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced Aug. 5, 2021
- Latest Major Action Aug. 5, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (12 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Aug. 5, 2021
Bill Summary
Environmental Justice Act of 2021 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Aug. 5, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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| Aug. 5, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Cory Booker (D-N.J.) |