Proposal:CORE Justice Act of 2021

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 5185
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	117
Status	Archived — 117th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Creating Opportunities in Research for Environmental Justice Act of 2021 or the CORE Justice Act of 2021

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 (e.g., contaminations of air, water, soil, or food) for the primary purpose of improving health and economic outcomes of individuals residing in low-income areas or areas at risk of experiencing multiple exposures to environmental stressors.

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 2021

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2021-09-07: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
• 2021-09-07: Introduced in House
• 2021-09-07: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

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