To restore, reaffirm, and reconcile environmental justice and civil rights, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill provides findings; statement of policy Congress finds that— communities of color, low-income communities, Tribal and Indigenous communities, fossil fuel-dependent communities, and other vulnerable populations, such, requires definitions In this Act: The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and requires prohibited discrimination Section 601 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. It relies on compliance mandates, appropriations, definition changes, and grants. The main policy areas are Native American Tribes, Environment, Civil Rights, and Education.
Who Benefits and How
Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Tribal governments and members affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Provides findings; statement of policy Congress finds that— communities of color, low-income communities, Tribal and Indigenous communities, fossil fuel-dependent communities, and other vulnerable populations, such...
- Requires definitions In this Act: The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
- Requires prohibited discrimination Section 601 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.
- Defines right of action Section 602 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.
- Requires rights of recovery Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill provides findings; statement of policy Congress finds that— communities of color, low-income communities, Tribal and Indigenous communities, fossil fuel-dependent communities, and other vulnerable populations, such, requires definitions In this Act: The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and requires prohibited discrimination Section 601 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Native American Tribes, Environment, Civil Rights, Education
Primary Purpose
The bill provides findings; statement of policy Congress finds that— communities of color, low-income communities, Tribal and Indigenous communities, fossil fuel-dependent communities, and other vulnerable populations, such, requires definitions In this Act: The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and requires prohibited discrimination Section 601 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
- Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Duckworth (for herself, Mr. Booker, Mr. Markey, Mr. Blumenthal, …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities faces effects in multiple directions
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
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