We strongly endorse and appreciate the inclusion of equitable access to nature programs within the Environmental Justice for All Act.

We can create the political will in our communities to transition to a more sustainable economy.

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.

All people have the right to clean air, clean water, and an environment that enriches their lives.

This bill would help to protect such communities by requiring the consideration of cumulative impacts in permitting decisions under the Clean Water Act and the Clean Air Act.

You can vote to pass legislation that extends justice to communities across the U.S. who have long sought relief from environmental racism.

I've been proud to work over the past few years with Representative McEachin on comprehensive legislation to address environmental injustice.

We must act now to undo the burdens that have been placed on marginalized communities suffering from adverse public health impacts.

The Environmental Justice For All Act will address the urgent pollution emergency and climate crisis that has negatively impacted them and their families.

Thank you very much, Heather, and thank you to the Committee members for being here.

And that is why your bill, Mr. Chairman, is so important, as well as the Biden administration's Justice40 Initiative.

But when they can find a tribal or minority voice that supports a drilling or a mining project, they temporarily become interested in environmental justice.