all people have the right to clean air, clean water, and an environment that enriches their lives.
Raúl Grijalva
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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.
A major factor has been the fossil fuel industry and the other polluting industries having a long and troubled history of intentionally building projects that pollute surrounding neighborhoods within communities of color and poor…
Today, environmental justice communities, including communities of color, tribal and Indigenous communities, and poor and working-class communities continue to be disproportionately burdened by pollution and harmful climate effects.
Achieving environmental justice for all is a major priority, and Congress, I really believe needs to act with the level of urgency that it deserves.
We are working toward a world where no community's health, safety, or well-being is considered an 'acceptable' sacrifice.
I am concerned that this legislation could give more power to people who are not from our communities, who are not elected to represent our communities, and who don't have to find a way to survive in our communities.
For too long, people of color and low-income communities have suffered the disproportionate impacts of pollution.
The Environmental Justice for All Act is a significant step forward to confront the legacy of environmental racism.
The Environmental Justice for All Act will provide we can create the political will in our communities.
I applaud the Environmental Justice For All Act for converting words into action by including a cumulative impacts policy, that if adopted, would reduce pollution, decrease illness and save lives in communities, particularly communities Of…
We urge the Committee, and any other committees with authority over this legislation, to begin to correct these injustices...





