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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.

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Feb 14, 2022

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

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Feb 14, 2022

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…

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Feb 14, 2022

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.

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Feb 14, 2022

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.

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Feb 14, 2022

I have to admire the clarity of what seems to be the Republican EJ policy.

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Feb 14, 2022

We are working toward a world where no community's health, safety, or well-being is considered an 'acceptable' sacrifice.

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Feb 14, 2022

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.

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Feb 14, 2022

For too long, people of color and low-income communities have suffered the disproportionate impacts of pollution.

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Feb 14, 2022

The Environmental Justice for All Act is a significant step forward to confront the legacy of environmental racism.

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Feb 14, 2022

The Environmental Justice for All Act will provide we can create the political will in our communities.

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Feb 14, 2022

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…

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Feb 14, 2022

We urge the Committee, and any other committees with authority over this legislation, to begin to correct these injustices...

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