HOUSE 1889117th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

Environmental Justice for Coronavirus Affected Communities Act

Last Action: 3/16/2021

Actions

2021-03-16Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
2021-03-12Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
2021-03-12Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
2021-03-12Introduced in House
2021-03-12Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-03-12 (00)

Environmental Justice for Coronavirus Affected Communities Act

This bill reauthorizes through FY2022 (1) the Environmental Justice Small Grants Program; (2) the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program, which provides financial assistance to address local environmental or public health issues; and (3) the Community Action for a Renewed Environment grant program, which assists communities address multiple sources of toxic pollutants.

Cosponsors (1)

A. McEachin (D-VA)

Subjects

Air quality
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Community life and organization
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental health
Environmental regulatory procedures
Government studies and investigations
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Minority health
Pollution liability
Racial and ethnic relations
Water quality
Water use and supply

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