HR 5167
CORE Justice Act of 2019
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Bill overview
The CORE Justice Act of 2019 creates a tax credit for eligible educational institutions that conduct programs addressing qualified environmental stressors in low-income or minority communities. These programs aim to improve health and economic outcomes by researching and mitigating contamination of air, water, soil, or food. The bill establishes a process for allocating funds, requiring public disclosure of recipients and amounts, and includes limitations on the total credit available.
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John Lewis
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Earl Blumenauer
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