Bills About Environmental Protection Sponsored by Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.)

Rep. Rush sponsored 11 bills about environmental protection in the 116th Congress (2019-20).

Introduced Number Title Cosponsors Cosponsor Party Latest Action
Nov. 12, 2020 H.R.8746 To establish a Restore Employment in Natural and Environmental Work Conservation Corps in the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Feb. 11, 2020 H.RES.846 Urging the people of the United States to observe the month of April of each year as Hazel M. Johnson Environmental Justice Month. 7
All Democrats
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.
Dec. 6, 2019 H.R.5340 To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Hazel M. Johnson, in recognition of her achievements and contributions to the environmental justice movement. 10
All Democrats
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.
Dec. 6, 2019 H.R.5343 To provide for the issuance of a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Hazel M. Johnson, and for other purposes. 11
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Jan. 30, 2018 H.R.4908 To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to provide assistance to schools to replace drinking water fountains that may contain lead, and for other purposes. 2
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Jan. 30, 2018 H.R.4907 To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a grant program to assist eligible entities in carrying out programs to replace lead service lines for schools and solder that is not lead free used in the plumbing for schools, and for other purposes. 2
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Nov. 16, 2016 H.R.6334 To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a grant program to assist eligible entities in carrying out programs to replace lead service lines for schools and solder that is not lead free used in the plumbing for schools, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
July 14, 2016 H.R.5886 To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to provide assistance to schools to replace drinking water fountains that may contain lead, and for other purposes. 2
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb. 25, 2016 H.R.4630 To deny corporate average fuel economy credits obtained through a violation of law, establish an Air Quality Restoration Trust Fund within the Department of the Treasury, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
July 22, 2010 H.R.5820 To amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to ensure that the public and the environment are protected from risks of chemical exposure, and for other purposes. 40
All Democrats
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
April 1, 1998 H.R.3627 To assist local governments and local citizens' organizations in the assessment and remediation of brownfield sites, and for other purposes. 31
All Democrats
See H.R.2727.
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