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Tree Planting Program for Underserved Areas: Improving Environment and Quality of Life.

This new act establishes a grant program for planting trees in historically underserved or high-poverty areas. The goal is to improve air quality, increase urban green spaces, and enhance overall living conditions for residents, especially in low-income and minority-dense communities. The program also encourages local community involvement in project planning and implementation.
Key points
Grants available for planting and maintaining trees in selected, underserved urban areas.
Priority given to projects that prevent resident displacement and support housing development.
Requirement for community involvement in decision-making processes for tree planting projects.
Funding authorized for fiscal years 2024-2034, with an annual budget of $50 million.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4817
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Process start date: 2023-07-20