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H.Res. 479 — Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations. | PoliFocus

H.Res. 479113th Congress

Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations.

Subjects

Environmental Protection

Summary

Commemorates the achievements of the environmental justice movement over the last 20 years.

Affirms that Congress should uphold the principles of environmental and climate justice.

Urges the President to: (1) address environmental justice issues in his climate change initiatives, (2) commit to focusing on greater oversight and supporting federal agency advancement of environmental justice, and (3) work with tribal leaders and communities to address their unique environmental justice concerns.

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Legislative Actions

2014-02-11
Introduced in House
2014-02-11
Introduced in House
2014-02-11
Referred 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.
2014-02-11
Referred 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.
2014-02-14
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.

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