Proposal:CORE Justice Act of 2019

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 5167
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	116
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Creating Opportunities in Research for Environmental Justice Act of 2019 or the CORE Justice Act of 2019

This bill allows certain educational institutions a tax credit for up to 30% of amounts paid that are necessary for a qualified environmental justice program. The bill defines "qualified environmental justice program" as a program conducted by educational institutions that is designed to address, or improve data about, qualified environmental stressors (i.e., contaminations of air, water, soil, or food) for the primary purpose of improving, or facilitating the improvement of, health and economic outcomes of individuals residing in low-income areas or areas populated disproportionately by racial or ethnic minorities.

The bill requires (1) the allocation of credit amounts to educational institutions over a five-year period, and (2) public disclosure of the identity of educational institutions receiving allocations and the amount of each allocation.

Bill Title

CORE Justice Act of 2019

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2019-11-19: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
• 2019-11-19: Introduced in House
• 2019-11-19: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.