HR 576 United States House · 119th Congress

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

HR 576 makes Executive Order 14096 legally binding by codifying it into federal law. This order directs federal agencies to prioritize environmental justice, focusing on communities disproportionately affected by pollution and environmental hazards. The bill requires agencies to integrate environmental justice considerations into their decision-making processes, directly affecting federal departments managing environmental programs. It transforms an executive directive into a permanent legal requirement, ensuring continued focus on equitable environmental policies.

Issues: ✓ Environment

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Jan 2025

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Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Last action Jan 21, 2025

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Jan 21, 2025

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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.

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Jan 21, 2025

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