HR. 1553In Committee
Empowering and Enforcing Environmental Justice Act of 2025
Strengthens enforcement of environmental justice protections and community remedies for harmful pollution exposure
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Strengthens enforcement of environmental justice protections and community remedies for harmful pollution exposure
Key points
- Establish environmental justice protections
- Authorize community remedies
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-25 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAdvisory bodiesCongressional oversightCrime and Law EnforcementDepartment of JusticeEnvironmental healthEnvironmental regulatory proceduresExecutive agency funding and structure