Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Monday rescinded Biden-era memos that he said called on state agencies to factor a “social justice and environmental agenda” into infrastructure project decisions. Former President Joe Biden’s administration issued two memos _ in 2021 and 2023 — about using bipartisan infrastructure law funding and including “disadvantaged and under-represented groups in […]
Trump's DOT chief rescinded Biden-era memos promoting environmental justice considerations in infrastructure project decisions, arguing they imposed a "radical social and environmental agenda." These memos had encouraged including disadvantaged groups in infrastructure planning while addressing environmental impacts and climate change. The decision aligns with Trump's broader efforts to reverse environmental justice policies and diversity initiatives.
