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Tree Planting Grants for Underserved Urban Areas

This act establishes a grant program for planting and maintaining trees in low-income and high-temperature urban areas. The goal is to improve quality of life, reduce urban heat island effects, and increase green spaces where they are lacking. Residents will have a say in project decisions.
Key points
Grants will be available for planting and maintaining trees for 5 years in underserved and hot urban areas.
Priority will be given to projects that minimize displacement of current residents.
Residents will have opportunities to participate in planning and decision-making for tree planting in their neighborhoods.
The program is authorized to receive $50 million annually from 2026 to 2036.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4212
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Process start date: 2025-06-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SHADE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4212.

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 2025-06-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Grants will be available for planting and maintaining trees for 5 years in underserved and hot urban areas.
  • Priority will be given to projects that minimize displacement of current residents.
  • Residents will have opportunities to participate in planning and decision-making for tree planting in their neighborhoods.
  • The program is authorized to receive $50 million annually from 2026 to 2036.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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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