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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In recognition of Earth Day, April 22, Rep. Nanette Barragán (CA-44) introduced and reintroduced a package of environmental justice legislation bills that aim to protect communities from pollution, prevent chemical disasters, and invest directly in frontline communities battling climate change.
“Earth Day is an annual reminder that we have an obligation to protect our environment and keep our planet clean and safe for everyone — especially for the communities who face the greatest pollution risks every day,” said Rep. Barragán. “We must take bold action to ensure safe air, clean water, and healthy neighborhoods for all families, not just the wealthy and well-connected. As we face the growing threats of climate change, toxic pollution, and environmental injustice, we cannot allow corporate polluters or a rogue EPA to endanger our communities.”
Rep. Barragán introduced the following bills:
The Climate Justice Grants Act (reintroduced)
This bill creates a $1 billion per year grant program at the EPA to directly fund community-driven climate projects in low-income communities and communities of color harmed by pollution. Projects may include clean energy, weatherization, electric vehicle infrastructure, and climate-resilient upgrades. In the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Rep. Barragán successfully fought to include $3 billion in funds for environmental justice communities, some of which the Trump Administration tried to cancel. The federal court for the District of Rhode Island recently ordered five federal agencies, including the EPA, to unfreeze IRA and infrastructure funding that had been awarded to nonprofits.
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