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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2258)
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
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