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This Resolution expresses support for the National Black Caucus of State Legislators' (NBCSL) efforts to ensure that 40 percent of certain federal investments, particularly those related to infrastructure and clean energy, are directed towards communities of color and other disadvantaged communities. This initiative aligns with President Biden's Justice40 Initiative, which aims to deliver environmental justice and economic opportunities to communities historically left behind due to economic shifts and persistent pollution. The Resolution acknowledges significant federal legislation like the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act, which provide substantial funding for infrastructure improvements, environmental cleanup, broadband expansion, and clean energy development, and highlights the disproportionate impact of pollution and infrastructure deficiencies on Black and Hispanic Americans. It further supports the NBCSL's plan to establish legislative oversight committees to work with federal agencies and coordinate with state and local entities to maximize the benefits of these federal investments for their constituents, who often face challenges like failing infrastructure, lack of affordable housing, and environmental hazards.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/AR185