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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 Representative
Sarah Saylor

Senior Administrative Counsel
Lisa Evans

Legislative Counsels
Sean Helle
Rebecca Judd
Stephanie Maddin

Associate Legislative Counsel
Marjorie Mulhall

Legislative Representatives
Andrea L. Delgado
Chris Espinosa

Legislative Associate
Jessica Ennis

Legislative Assistant
Jeremy Graham

Press Contact
Raviya Ismail


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Office Spotlight

Coal ash is the hazardous waste full of toxic metals that remains after coal is burned. Power plants dump this waste in unlined landfills, ponds, or underground mines, where toxins in the ash readily leach into drinking water supplies.  Read more.

The Latest

House Subcommittee Votes Increase Coal Ash Exposure, Threaten Public Health
Series of anti-environmental bills advance in subcommittee today, await full committee consideration
New Legislation Subverts Protections from Toxic Coal Ash
Hundreds of coal ash sites have already poisoned waters, yet bill fails to provide solution
50 States United for Healthy Air: 2013 Event: Experience
Clean air should be a fundamental right. Air pollution causes asthma attacks, lung disease, and even death. But our bodies don't have to be the dumping ground for dirty industries. When our elected officials stand in the way of clean air and water—it’s time to shake things up. Which is why more than a hundred physicians, tribal and labor leaders, clergy, nurses and parents were in our nation’s capital May 13–15, 2013—united as 50 States United for Healthy Air.
Earthjustice Applauds Senate Committee Vote Approving Gina McCarthy to Head EPA
McCarthy cleared for floor vote
Sen. Barrasso's Dirty Water Amendment Fails in Senate
Senate rejects Barrasso's block of clean water protections for millions of Americans
2013 Clean Air Ambassador: Hip Hop Caucus Ambassadors

Clean air should be a fundamental right. Every year, many people young and old get sick because of air pollution. Thousands die. But our bodies don't have to be the dumping ground for dirty industries. The technology to dramatically reduce harmful air pollution is available today, and major polluters should be required to use it. Clean Air Ambassadors traveled to Washington, D.C. to send a powerful message: Everyone has a right to breathe clean, healthy air.

Conservation Groups Urge Interior Secretary Jewell Not to Strip Wolf Protections Across U.S.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposal to remove wolf from endangered list expected soon
2013 Clean Air Ambassador: Ambassador Index

Clean air should be a fundamental right. Every year, many people young and old get sick because of air pollution. Thousands die. But our bodies don't have to be the dumping ground for dirty industries. The technology to dramatically reduce harmful air pollution is available today, and major polluters should be required to use it. Clean Air Ambassadors traveled to Washington, D.C. to send a powerful message: Everyone has a right to breathe clean, healthy air.