Haaland to Explore Environmental Justice Issues in New Mexico During House Natural Resources Virtual Tour

September 8, 2020
Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Tuesday, September 8, Congresswoman Deb Haaland, Vice Chair of the House Natural Resources Committee, will explore environmental justice issues in New Mexico during the House Natural Resources Committee’s ongoing work to build support for Chairman Grijalva and Rep. McEachin’s Environmental Justice for All Act. The bill continues to gather momentum, with Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) introducing a Senate companion bill on July 30.

What: 

Environmental Justice Now Tour: New Mexico

When:

Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 1 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. MT

Where: 

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Speakers:
  • Richard Moore, Co-Coordinator, Environmental Justice Health Alliance
  • Leona Morgan, Co-founder, Nuclear Issues Study Group
  • Elder Kathy Sanchez, Tewa Women United
  • Sofia Martinez, Concerned Citizens of Wagon Mound and Mora County
  • Arturo Uribe, Mesquite Community Action Committee

The forum follows the Committee’s July 30 Environmental Justice Now Tour: Michigan event. The Committee postponed recent events planned in Louisiana and Houston due to Hurricane Laura, and makeup dates for those events will be announced as soon as they’re available.

Issues: 
Civil Rights & Equality, Congress, Economy & Jobs, Environment & Natural Resources