Empowering and Enforcing Environmental Justice Act of 2025 establishes an Office of Environmental Justice within the Department of Justice to improve.
The Empowering and Enforcing Environmental Justice Act of 2025 establishes an Office of Environmental Justice within the Department of Justice to enhance the capacity of state, local, and tribal governments to enforce environmental laws. The Office will develop an environmental justice strategy, coordinate environmental justice matters, and provide support for environmental enforcement training. The Act also establishes a grant program to fund training and hiring for environmental justice enforcement, with grants ranging from $50,000 to $1,000,000.
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