H.R. 576 · 119th Congress · House

To codify Executive Order 14096 relating to revitalizing our Nation's commitment to environmental justice for all.

Active· Introduced in House
Introduced
Jan 21, 25
Passed House
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Passed Senate
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Sent to President
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Signed into Law
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Executive Summary

This bill provides statutory authority for Executive Order 14096, which was issued on April 26, 2023, to advance a government-wide approach to environmental justice, including by directing each federal agency to (1) make achieving environmental justice part of its mission, (2) issue an Environmental Justice Strategic Plan every four years, and (3) provide public notice of certain toxic chemical releases. The Executive Order also established the White House Office of Environmental Justice as well as an Environmental Justice Subcommittee of the National Science and Technology Council.

Action Timeline

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  1. JAN 21, 2025House floor actions

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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.

  2. JAN 21, 2025Library of Congress

    Introduced in House

Committees

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Science, Space, and Technology Committee

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Referred: Jan 21, 2025

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Natural Resources Committee

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Referred: Jan 21, 2025

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Jan 21, 2025

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