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Introduced
02/18/2022
02/18/2022
In Committee
02/21/2022
02/21/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protec- tion Agency to establish a pilot program for hyperlocal air quality monitoring projects in environmental justice communities, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Environmental Justice Air Quality Monitoring Act of 2022, establishes a pilot program to award grants or contracts to state, local, and tribal air agencies to conduct hyperlocal air quality monitoring projects in environmental justice communities. The key provisions include: requiring high-resolution, block-level monitoring to identify persistent air pollution hotspots; prioritizing projects in areas with high rates of air pollution-related illnesses and that promote public access and community engagement; ensuring equitable distribution of project funding for local employment opportunities; and requiring the EPA to evaluate the program's effectiveness and provide reports to Congress. The bill also includes a savings clause to maintain existing federal protections against air pollution.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry
Sponsors (34)
Kathy Castor (D)*,
Nanette Barragán (D),
Earl Blumenauer (D),
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D),
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
Jamaal Bowman (D),
Julia Brownley (D),
André Carson (D),
Sean Casten (D),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Diana DeGette (D),
Veronica Escobar (D),
Ruben Gallego (D),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Jared Huffman (D),
Barbara Lee (D),
Mike Levin (D),
Alan Lowenthal (D),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Doris Matsui (D),
Donald McEachin (D),
Jerry McNerney (D),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Bobby Rush (D),
John Sarbanes (D),
Adam Schiff (D),
Bobby Scott (D),
Mikie Sherrill (D),
Adam Smith (D),
Mark Takano (D),
Ritchie Torres (D),
Marc Veasey (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change. (on 02/21/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6759/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr6759/BILLS-117hr6759ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr6759/BILLS-117hr6759ih.pdf.pdf |
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