HR. 576In Committee
To codify Executive Order 14096 relating to revitalizing our Nation's commitment to environmental justice for all.
Codifies Executive Order 14096 to make environmental justice a government-wide federal mission with planning, public notice, and coordinating offices
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Codifies Executive Order 14096 to make environmental justice a government-wide federal mission with planning, public notice, and coordinating offices
Key points
- Establish White House environmental justice office
- Establish science council subcommittee
- Require agency environmental justice plans
- Require notice of toxic releases
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-21 — 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.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightEnvironmental healthEnvironmental ProtectionEnvironmental regulatory proceduresPresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents