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Create and expand federal environmental justice offices / advisory council
“Every community deserves clean air, clean water, and a safe place to live.”
Promise kept Promise Date: 20 Jan 2021 Promise Deadline: 20 Jan 2025
Promise Details

Harris advocated embedding environmental justice across the federal government. The administration established the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council and expanded the EPA’s Office of Environmental Justice, enabling direct funding to affected communities. These offices coordinated multi-agency efforts through the “Justice40” initiative, ensuring 40 % of climate investments reach disadvantaged areas. These structures remain operational under federal law and continue awarding grants — marking the promise as accomplished.

What was done

The administration created and expanded multiple environmental justice offices, including the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council and the EPA’s strengthened Office of Environmental Justice. These entities coordinate federal climate and health initiatives for impacted areas. Through the “Justice40” program, 40% of federal climate investments are directed to disadvantaged communities. These structures remain active and funded, marking the promise as achieved.

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