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S. 720

Referred to Committee

Empowering and Enforcing Environmental Justice Act of 2025

Introduced 2/25/2025•119th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1350)

2/25/2025 • Senate

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Topics & Subjects

Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightDepartment of JusticeEnvironmental healthEnvironmental regulatory proceduresExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesLaw enforcement administration and funding

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (12)

Party Breakdown

11
Democrats
0
Republicans
1
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

Democrat • CA

Sponsored 2/25/2025

Cosponsors (11)

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Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

D-MA

Joined 2/25/2025

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Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

D-NJ

Joined 2/25/2025

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Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

D-OR

Joined 2/25/2025

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Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]

D-MD

Joined 2/25/2025

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Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]

D-IL

Joined 2/25/2025

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

February 25, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1350)

Committee Review

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in Senate2/25/2025

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors11