United StatesEmpowering and Enforcing Environmental Justice Act of 2025
What it does
This bill establishes the Office of Environmental Justice within the Department of Justice (DOJ). It also establishes grants to improve the capacity of state, local, and tribal governments to enforce environmental laws involving environmental justice matters. (On February 5, 2025, DOJ issued a directive to close its Office of Environmental Justice by March 15, 2025.)
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Feb 25Introduced in SenateLatest
- Feb 25Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1350)Introduced