Creates federal grants to plant trees in historically underserved and hot city neighborhoods.
This bill would create a new federal grant program. It would help communities plant trees in areas that lack green spaces or get very hot. The bill would allow for up to $50 million each year for over a decade to fund projects. These projects must involve local residents and aim to prevent their displacement.
Today, there is no specific federal grant program from HUD, in coordination with the Forest Service, to fund tree planting in historically underserved or hot urban areas. If this bill becomes law, HUD would create a grant program. It would provide money to local groups to plant and care for trees in these specific neighborhoods. Up to $50 million would be authorized each year for over a decade.
HR 4212 · 119th Congress · June 26, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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