Policy and Legislation

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January 2, 2019 | Article

With a Stroke of Red Marker, Zinke Leaves Interior to His Deputy

The new acting Interior Secretary, David Bernhardt, has been described as a "walking conflict of interest."

December 20, 2018 | Press Release

Earthjustice: Vote NO on President Trump’s “Useless, Dangerous, and Hateful” Border Wall

Proposal, which environmental advocates call “lethal to our people and our wildlife,” likely to see consideration in House of Representatives this evening

December 15, 2018 | Press Release

Trump Administration Likely Trades One Industry Shill for Another with Zinke Departure

Zinke’s attacks on environment, public lands harmful to U.S., likely to repeat with new Secretary

December 11, 2018 | Explainer

Breaking Down Toxic PFAS

What PFAS are, why they’re harmful, and what we can do to protect ourselves from them.

December 11, 2018 | Fact Sheet

Congress Must Protect Families From Dangerous Chemicals In Drinking Water

The presence of PFAS chemicals in U.S. drinking water will be a critical public health challenge for decades. No enforceable rules to protect our families from PFAS exist. This must change now.

December 11, 2018 | Press Release

Earthjustice Statement on Farm Bill Agreement

Final product the result of bipartisan compromise, removes attacks on farmworkers, sustainable food, public lands

November 20, 2018 | Press Release

Trump Administration Exploits California Wildfire Tragedy to Benefit Logging Industry

Argues for inclusion of pro-logging provisions in end-of-year agricultural legislation

November 16, 2018 | Press Release

House Republican Leadership Returns to Extinction Agenda, Passes Legislation Targeting Wolves

Bill would strip federal protections from gray wolves across lower 48 states; allow hunting, trapping, and killing

November 15, 2018 | Feature

Insider Briefing: After the Elections, What Comes Next?

Earthjustice Policy & Legislative staff discuss the results of the 2018 midterm election and what they mean for our environment, our health, and the future of our planet; what comes next in the fight to defend our democracy; and the public’s ability to seek justice in a court of law.

November 8, 2018 | Feature

What The 2018 Election Results Mean For The Environment

Climate change is no longer a hoax in the U.S. House, and a new generation of environmental champions on the Hill and at the state level bring promise of climate progress.

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