H.R. 576

119th Congress

In Committee

To codify Executive Order 14096 relating to revitalizing our Nation's commitment to environmental justice for all.

Sponsored byDemocrat:Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]CA· Introduced 21 January 2025
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34

Cosponsors

5

Actions

0

Amendments

3

Committees

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Latest action

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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.

21 January 2025·1 year ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 8 August 2025

This bill provides statutory authority for Executive Order 14096, which was issued on April 26, 2023, to advance a government-wide approach to environmental justice, including by directing each federal agency to (1) make achieving environmental justice part of its mission, (2) issue an Environmental Justice Strategic Plan every four years, and (3) provide public notice of certain toxic chemical releases. The Executive Order also established the White House Office of Environmental Justice as well as an Environmental Justice Subcommittee of the National Science and Technology Council.

Timeline

5 actions

  1. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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.

    21 January 2025 · IntroReferral

  2. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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.

    21 January 2025 · IntroReferral

  3. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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.

    21 January 2025 · IntroReferral

  4. Introduced in House

    21 January 2025 · IntroReferral

  5. Introduced in House

    21 January 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

34 cosponsors

Sponsor

Democrat:Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]CA

Cosponsors

  • Democrat34100%

Classification

Policy area

Environmental Protection

Legislative subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightEnvironmental healthEnvironmental regulatory proceduresPresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Committees

3

  • Energy and Commerce Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To21 Jan 2025

  • Natural Resources Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To21 Jan 2025

  • Science, Space, and Technology Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To21 Jan 2025

Cosponsor momentum

Cumulative over time

Cosponsors grew from 11 on 21 January 2025 to 34 on 15 July 2026.

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