S. 720: Empowering and Enforcing Environmental Justice Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-25 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] |
| Policy area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Cosponsors | 11 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-25 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1350) |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
Summary
An official summary for this measure has not been published by Congress. The full text is available on congress.gov.
Cosponsors (11)
| Name | Party / 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.
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).