United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

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

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.

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  3. Died in session

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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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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.

  2. Referred to House Natural Resources

  3. Referred to House Energy and Commerce

  4. 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.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 479 do?
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.
Who sponsors HRES 479?
HRES 479 is sponsored by Keith Ellison (D).
What is the current status of HRES 479?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HRES 479?
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