The Environmental Justice for All Act is a long overdue correction to the disproportionate harms that have been experienced by communities of color, low-income communities, and Native/Indigenous communities.
Raúl Grijalva
The Public Record
Raúl Manuel Grijalva is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Arizona's 3rd congressional district since 2003. A member of the Democratic Party, Grijalva has been an advocate for environmental protection, education, and healthcare reform throughout his tenure in Congress. He has played a significant role in various legislative initiatives, particularly those aimed at addressing climate change and promoting social justice.
We urge the Committee, and any other committees with jurisdiction over this legislation, to begin to correct these injustices.
the nexus that I believe we all agree with is, in perpetuity, the conservation and protection of that landscape.
The moral case of pursuing this just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive environmental policy should be obvious.
Since its inception, America's mainstream environmental movement has been dominated by the voices of wealthy, white men.
Since the inception of America's mainstream environmental movement, it has generally been dominated by male, White, affluent leadership.
There's often a stereotype that Members of Congress that happen to be people of color should only concentrate on issues like health care or civil rights.
These preconceptions and stereotypes about people of color... have prevented policymakers from achieving better environmental and public health outcomes just because communities were not present.
Dear White Enviros: You can't fight climate change without communities of color.





