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S. 5081

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To establish an Office of Environmental Justice within the Department of Justice, and for other purposes.
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Committee
Latest Action · November 14, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6672)
Congress
117th (2021–2023)
Introduced
November 14, 2022
Cosponsors (7)
6D 0R
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Empowering and Enforcing Environmental Justice Act of 2022 This bill provides statutory authority for the Department of Justice's Office of Environmental Justice. It also establishes grants to improve the capacity of state, local, and tribal governments to enforce environmental laws involving environmental justice matters.

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