H.R. 1553
Referred to CommitteeEmpowering and Enforcing Environmental Justice Act of 2025
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2/25/2025 • House
Summary
Empowering and Enforcing Environmental Justice Act of 2025
This bill establishes the Office of Environmental Justice within the Department of Justice (DOJ). It also establishes grants to improve the capacity of state, local, and tribal governments to enforce environmental laws involving environmental justice matters. (On February 5, 2025, DOJ issued a directive to close its Office of Environmental Justice by March 15, 2025.)
Introduced in House • 2/25/2025
Topics & Subjects
Congressional Votes (0)
No recorded votes yet
Roll call votes will appear here as the bill moves through Congress
Related Federal Spending
Sponsor & Cosponsors (19)
Party Breakdown
Sponsor
Cosponsors (18)
Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
February 25, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Committee Review
Floor Debate
Passed Chamber
Other Chamber
President
Enacted into Law