Community Environmental Equity Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 30, 1997)
Community Environmental Equity Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to define "covered substance" to mean hazardous contaminants, chemicals, materials, wastes, and substances listed, identified, or defined in specified laws or designated by the President. Prohibits any entity that handles, manages, treats, releases, disposes, stores, transports, or delivers covered substances from disproportionately exposing any individual or community, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, to any covered substance. Authorizes enforcement: (1) by denial or termination of authorization to handle, manage, etc., covered substances; (2) by any other means authorized by law; and (3) for entities receiving Federal financial assistance, through specified compliance provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
What just happenedMay 7, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 30, 1997
- May 7, 1997CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Apr 30, 1997IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Apr 30, 1997IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2011)
- Apr 30, 1997IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 30, 1997IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House