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S. 720: Empowering and Enforcing Environmental Justice Act of 2025

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2025-02-25
SponsorSen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
Policy areaCrime and Law Enforcement
Cosponsors11
Latest action2025-02-25 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1350)
Last updated2025-12-05

Summary

An official summary for this measure has not been published by Congress. The full text is available on congress.gov.

Cosponsors (11)

NameParty / state
Edward J. Markey D MA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25
Richard Blumenthal D CT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25
Cory A. Booker D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25
Jeff Merkley D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25
Chris Van Hollen D MD (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25
Tammy Duckworth D IL (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25
Ron Wyden D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25
Adam B. Schiff D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25
Bernard Sanders I VT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25
Sheldon Whitehouse D RI (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25
Richard J. Durbin D IL 2025-02-27

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 720 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is S. 720?

S. 720 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Empowering and Enforcing Environmental Justice Act of 2025.

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 720 are available on congress.gov.

Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).