S 720119th CongressIntroduced

Empowering and Enforcing Environmental Justice Act of 2025

Introduced: Oct 28, 2025

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

The Empowering and Enforcing Environmental Justice Act of 2025 establishes an Office of Environmental Justice within the Department of Justice, creates a grant program for states to improve environmental justice enforcement, and requires reporting and a senior advisory council to guide policy.

Key Points

1Creation of the Office of Environmental Justice and its leadership structure.
2Grant program for states to enhance enforcement of environmental laws.
3Reporting requirements for environmental justice matters and grant outcomes.
4Establishment of a senior advisory council with broad representation.
5Technical and policy guidance for environmental justice initiatives.

Impact Areas

State and local governmentsTribal and Indigenous communitiesEnvironmental justice advocacy groupsFederal agencies overseeing environmental regulations

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