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Chair Grijalva, Rep. McEachin Launch Historic Effort to Draft Environmental Justice Bill Based on Public Feedback at Environmental Justice Convening
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During an afternoon panel, Grijalva and McEachin heard directly from community members about the inequities and environmental oppression that politically marginalized communities continue to face.
During an afternoon panel, Grijalva and McEachin heard directly from community members about the inequities and environmental oppression that politically marginalized communities continue to face.
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“Regardless of color, culture, origin or income, every American should enjoy equal access to a healthy environment to live, learn and work,” Chair Grijalva said.
“Regardless of color, culture, origin or income, every American should enjoy equal access to a healthy environment to live, learn and work,” Chair Grijalva said.
“The convening was a crucial moment to come together and lift the voices of communities impacted by oppressive and racist policies."
