The Restricting Environmental Gamesmanship (REG) Act would prohibit federal agencies from considering environmental justice standards when creating or enforcing rules, unless explicitly required to do so by existing law. The bill would repeal three executive orders related to environmental justice and climate action that have guided federal agency decision-making. This legislation would primarily affect federal agencies involved in environmental regulation, as well as communities that have traditionally relied on environmental justice protections to address disproportionate pollution and health hazards in their neighborhoods. The bill includes no specific funding allocations or implementation timelines beyond taking effect immediately upon enactment. If passed, the measure would significantly restrict the federal government's ability to address how environmental policies impact low-income and minority populations differently than other communities.
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