"This bill emphasizes the need for equitable access to the outdoors and nature, which provides countless benefits to underserved communities."
"I've been proud to work over the past few years with Representative McEachin on comprehensive legislation to address environmental injustice."
"You can vote to pass legislation that extends justice to communities across the U.S. who have long sought relief from environmental racism."
"We urge you and your fellow committee members to advance this important legislation quickly to begin remedying the long history of environmental racism in our nation."
"We commend Chairman Grijalva and Rep. McEachin for creating an inclusive and open process to develop legislation."
"Over the last few years, I have been proud to work with Representative McEachin on a comprehensive piece of legislation to address environmental injustice, racism, and discrimination."
"I hope the testimony today will inform our Committee about the urgent need to empower communities to protect their local environment and realize their right to clean air, clean water, and healthy outd..."
"Today, environmental justice communities... continue to be disproportionately burdened by pollution and harmful climate effects."
"All people have the right to clean air, clean water, and an environment that enriches their lives."
"It represents a bold and necessary shift in the way we create federal environmental policy."
"Thank you very much, Heather, and thank you to the Committee members for being here."