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Introduced
03/22/2023
03/22/2023
In Committee
03/22/2023
03/22/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to restore, reaffirm, and reconcile environmental justice and civil rights, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the A. Donald McEachin Environmental Justice For All Act, aims to restore, reaffirm, and reconcile environmental justice and civil rights. It establishes protections against discrimination with disparate impact, including a right of action and recovery. The bill requires consideration of cumulative impacts and persistent violations in certain permitting decisions, creates an interagency council to improve coordination on environmental justice, and mandates federal agency strategies to address disproportionate impacts. It also provides grants for environmental justice initiatives, establishes an ombuds position, and enhances public participation requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act. Additionally, the bill addresses issues related to cosmetic labeling, safer alternatives, fossil fuel-dependent communities, and funding for just transition assistance.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (15)
Tammy Duckworth (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Brian Schatz (D),
Tina Smith (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (on 03/22/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/919/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s919/BILLS-118s919is.pdf |
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