Protection From Cumulative Emissions And Underenforcement Of Environmental Law Act Of 2023

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The "Protection from Cumulative Emissions and Underenforcement of Environmental Law Act of 2023" is a federal bill aimed at addressing the issue of cumulative environmental harm caused by multiple sources of pollution and inadequate enforcement of existing environmental laws. The main provisions of the bill include enhancing monitoring and reporting requirements for emissions, improving coordination among federal agencies to better enforce environmental regulations, and promoting transparency in environmental enforcement actions. The bill seeks to mitigate the negative impacts of cumulative emissions on public health and the environment by strengthening regulatory oversight and enforcement mechanisms. If passed, this legislation could lead to more stringent regulation of polluting activities and increased accountability for violators of environmental laws.

• 2023-03-21: Introduced in House

• 2023-03-21: 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.

• 2023-03-31: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.

• 2023-04-14: Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs .