Urban Heat Mitigation Grant Program
Official: Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act of 2025
IntroducedJune 4, 2025
Why This Matters
This bill establishes a grant program to help cities manage extreme heat, especially in low-income areas. It aims to improve health and reduce costs by funding projects like planting trees.
If you live in a city with high heat, this bill could lead to more trees and cooler neighborhoods.
Affects: Low-income communities and urban residents facing extreme heat conditions.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill creates a grant program to help reduce extreme heat in cities. 2. It focuses on areas with high poverty rates and low tree cover. 3. Eligible groups include state governments, local governments, and nonprofits. 4. The program supports projects like planting trees to cool urban areas. 5. It aims to improve public health and reduce energy costs related to heat.
Who is affected?
Low-income communities and urban residents facing extreme heat conditions.