H.R. 516 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Environmental Justice Mapping and Data Collection Act of 2021
H.R. 516 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Jan 28, 2021, sponsored by Cori Bush with 56 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 28, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 56
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
Environmental Justice Mapping and Data Collection Act of 2021 This bill establishes an interagency Environmental Justice Mapping Committee that must create a tool to identify environmental justice communities.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Cori Bush (D-MO). Co-sponsors: 56 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 28, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change. (Feb 2, 2021)
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