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Introduced
04/08/2021
04/08/2021
In Committee
04/13/2021
04/13/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protec- tion Agency to award grants to entities to enable such entities to participate in decisions impacting the health and safety of their communities in connection with the release of certain hazardous air pollutants and the per- mitting of solid waste disposal facilities and hazardous waste facilities, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Voices for Environmental Justice Act, authorizes the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to award grants to eligible entities, such as populations of color, communities of color, indigenous communities, and low-income communities, to enable them to participate in decisions impacting the health and safety of their communities in connection with the release of certain hazardous air pollutants and the permitting or renewal of solid waste disposal and hazardous waste facilities. The bill also provides $5 million in annual funding for these grant programs from fiscal year 2022 to 2026.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change. (on 04/13/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2431/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2431/BILLS-117hr2431ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2431/BILLS-117hr2431ih.pdf.pdf |
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