The Reducing Environmental Gamesmanship Act would prohibit federal agencies from considering environmental justice when creating new regulations or enforcing existing laws, unless a specific statute explicitly requires them to do so. The bill would repeal three executive orders related to environmental justice and climate action, including Executive Order 12898 which directed federal agencies to address environmental justice concerns in minority and low-income communities. This legislation would affect federal agencies across the government, environmental organizations, and communities that have relied on these executive orders to address disproportionate environmental burdens. The bill contains no specific funding provisions or implementation timelines beyond becoming effective upon enactment. If passed, the legislation would significantly narrow the federal government's ability to consider how environmental policies affect disadvantaged populations.
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