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Reducing Heat Island Effect on Military Bases by Planting Trees.

New legislation mandates an analysis and action plan to reduce the heat island effect on large military installations. This aims to limit the need for intensive air conditioning use and improve environmental conditions, potentially impacting energy efficiency and military personnel comfort.
Key points
Military bases must analyze how concrete and asphalt increase heat and air conditioning use.
Each large military base must inventory its tree cover and plant shade trees.
Bases with significant concrete or asphalt areas will need to increase tree coverage by 10-30% by September 2025.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9415
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Process start date: 2022-12-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SHIELD Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9415.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Military bases must analyze how concrete and asphalt increase heat and air conditioning use.
  • Each large military base must inventory its tree cover and plant shade trees.
  • Bases with significant concrete or asphalt areas will need to increase tree coverage by 10-30% by September 2025.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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