This month, the New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance joined over 175 organizations in opposing U.S. Senate Bill 4753, Senators Manchin and Barrasso’s Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 (EPRA).
Read the full letter below to hear what EJ advocates have to say about the dangers of this legislation’s impact on
On July 19, the Climate Justice Alliance submitted a letter to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations to voice opposition to a House spending bill which contained more than 80 poison-pill riders, would undercut environmental justice protections, and undermine advancements in equity and inclusion. NJEJA joined our colleagues at the Climate Justice Alliance as well as key allies in signing on and offering our support to CJA for this letter.
For questions regarding NJEJA’s position and related policy concern, please contact Brooke Helmick, Director of Policy at brooke@njeja.org.
Read the full letter below.
On July 30, the Equitable and Just National Climate Platform submitted a letter to Senators Joe Manchin and John Barasso regarding their 2024 permitting reform bill. The bill, if enacted, would risk EJ priorities under the IRA and risk increasing oil and gas lease sales, as well as drilling and mining projects. Instead, investments should prioritize clean, renewable transmission infrastructure.
For questions regarding NJEJA’s position and related policy concern, please contact Brooke Helmick, Director of Policy at brooke@njeja.org.
Read the full letter below.
