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US S872

US S872
Environmental Justice For All Act


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Introduced
03/18/2021
In Committee
03/18/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To restore, reaffirm, and reconcile environmental justice and civil rights, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Environmental Justice For All Act, aims to restore, reaffirm, and reconcile environmental justice and civil rights. It establishes new protections against discrimination based on disparate impact, creates a White House Environmental Justice Interagency Council, requires federal agencies to develop environmental justice strategies, provides funding for environmental justice grant programs, and strengthens community engagement and public participation requirements for federal actions impacting environmental justice communities. The bill also includes provisions to support fossil fuel-dependent communities during the transition to clean energy, promote safer cosmetic alternatives, and expand access to parks and outdoor spaces.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (on 03/18/2021)

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