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

# Summary of HR 576 **What the Bill Would Do** HR 576 would turn President Biden's Executive Order 14096 into federal law. The bill would require federal agencies to make environmental justice a core part of their missions and create a coordinated government-wide approach to addressing environmental hazards. Specifically, it would require agencies to develop Environmental Justice Strategic Plans every four years and ensure the public receives notice about certain toxic chemical releases. The bill would also formally establish the White House Office of Environmental Justice and an Environmental Justice Subcommittee within the National Science and Technology Council. **Who It Affects** This legislation would primarily affect federal agencies, which would need to integrate environmental justice into their operations. It could impact communities—particularly low-income and minority neighborhoods—that historically bear a disproportionate burden of pollution and environmental hazards.

It could also affect businesses that release toxic chemicals, as increased public notification requirements would make this information more transparent. **Current Status** HR 576 is currently in committee and has not yet advanced to a floor vote. The bill was introduced by Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-California) in the 119th Congress. Converting an executive order into law typically requires committee approval and passage through both chambers of Congress before reaching the President's desk.