Adam Bingman, adam.bingman@sierraclub.org
Washington, DC -- Today, the White House released interim implementation guidelines on Justice40, President Biden’s initiative to deliver 40 percent of the overall benefits of relevant federal investments to disadvantaged communities. The administration identified 21 federal programs that will pilot the initial Justice40 implementation.
The Equitable and Just National Climate Platform, which includes Sierra Club amongst its members, called on the administration and congress to mobilize major investments in communities over burdened by pollution and harmed by systemic racism.
To commemorate this announcement, Leslie Fields, Sierra Club National Director of Policy Advocacy and Legal released the following statement:
“Justice40 is a historic advancement for environmental justice by this Administration. In short order, this Administration created opportunities for stakeholder engagement (the WHEAC) and hired key people in order to advance this agenda throughout the federal government.
“Today’s announcement and Justice40 guidelines is a significant step forward and now we must urge departments and agencies to follow this guidance and Congress to follow suit in the budget and infrastructure package."
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