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Policy and Legislation

About Our Work

Our hard-won legal victories are often targeted by polluting industries that use their congressional allies to dismantle or weaken the results. To prevent legislative rollback of our victories, Earthjustice's Policy and Legislation team works with members of Congress to strengthen environmental laws and uphold our legal accomplishments. We are currently advocating for stronger laws safeguarding children from toxic chemicals, protecting clean water standards, preserving roadless areas in our national forests, and tackling climate change.

 

Quick Facts

Year opened: 1989
Focus: Policy

 

Office Information

1625 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 702
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 667-4500
dcoffice @earthjustice.org

Vice President, Policy & Legislation
Marty Hayden

Senior Legislative Counsel
Joan Mulhern

Senior Legislative Representative
Sarah Saylor

Senior Administrative Counsel
Lisa Evans

Legislative Counsel
Rebecca Judd

Environmental Health/Clean Air Advocate
Emily Enderle

Associate Legislative Counsels
Marjorie Mulhall
Stephanie Maddin

Legislative Associate
Jessica Ennis

Legislative Assistant
Jeremy Graham

Press Contact
Raviya Ismail


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A Thanksgiving Message
This Thanksgiving, Earthjustice would like to spend a minute to let you know how much we appreciate everything you do on behalf of the environment. We are grateful for your calls, emails and letters to our decision makers. We are grateful for your help in shining a bright light on important issues. And we are grateful for your contributions in support of our mission.
House and Senate Unite Under Legislation To Protect America’s Wild and Pristine Roadless Forests
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