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Community Fund: Relocation and Cleanup for Pollution-Affected Areas

This act establishes a new fund to support communities affected by air pollution. The fund will provide assistance for relocating individuals living near polluting facilities and for cleaning up contaminated areas. Funding for this initiative comes from modified taxes on certain chemicals.
Key points
A new trust fund is created to finance programs assisting communities near pollution sources.
The fund will provide financial aid for relocation efforts for individuals living within 5 miles of designated polluting facilities.
Money from the fund will also be used to clean up areas affected by hazardous air pollutant emissions.
The fund is financed by increased and modified excise taxes on the production and import of certain chemicals.
Priority for assistance will be given to individuals residing closest to the designated polluting facilities.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4798
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Troy [D-LA-2]
Process start date: 2021-07-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Communities and Environment First Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4798.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A new trust fund is created to finance programs assisting communities near pollution sources.
  • The fund will provide financial aid for relocation efforts for individuals living within 5 miles of designated polluting facilities.
  • Money from the fund will also be used to clean up areas affected by hazardous air pollutant emissions.
  • The fund is financed by increased and modified excise taxes on the production and import of certain chemicals.
  • Priority for assistance will be given to individuals residing closest to the designated polluting facilities.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Carter, Troy [D-LA-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Environment Taxes Public Investments