Rep. Rush Introduces Legislation Honoring 'Mother of Environmental Justice,' Hazel Johnson
December 06, 2019
December 06, 2019
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) introduced two pieces of legislation honoring the late Hazel M. Johnson, widely known as the "Mother of Environmental Justice."
H.R. 5340, the Hazel M. Johnson Congressional Gold Medal Act, would posthumously present Ms. Johnson with a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of her achievements and contributions to the environ . . .
Today, U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) introduced two pieces of legislation honoring the late Hazel M. Johnson, widely known as the "Mother of Environmental Justice."
H.R. 5340, the Hazel M. Johnson Congressional Gold Medal Act, would posthumously present Ms. Johnson with a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of her achievements and contributions to the environ . . .