Housing and Community DevelopmentAdvisory bodiesCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightDepartment of Housing and Urban DevelopmentForests, forestry, treesHousing and community development fundingLighting, heating, coolingRegional and metropolitan planningUrban and suburban affairs and development
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.
Who this affects
Low-income communities · Urban residents
What this bill changes
1This bill creates a grant program to help reduce extreme heat in cities.
2It focuses on areas with high poverty rates and low tree cover.
3Eligible groups include state governments, local governments, and nonprofits.
