Public Health Equity Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 29, 1995)
Public Health Equity Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to define "covered substance" to mean certain hazardous materials, substances, contaminants, or chemicals listed, identified, or defined in specified laws. Prohibits any entity receiving Federal financial assistance from subjecting an individual, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, to a disproportionate level of exposure to any covered substance. Applies specified compliance provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to that prohibition. Provides for termination of all or part of the Federal financial assistance.
What just happenedDec 5, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseNov 29, 1995
- Dec 5, 1995CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Nov 29, 1995IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Nov 29, 1995IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2258)
- Nov 29, 1995IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 29, 1995IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House