HB4817: SHADE Act Saving Hazardous And Declining Environments Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a grant program for planting of qualifying trees in eligible areas, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
The SHADE Act directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to create a grant program for planting trees in eligible areas. The bill aims to address environmental challenges in communities that need tree canopy and shade. Trees improve air quality, reduce heat, and provide community benefits. The bill has been introduced in Congress and is in the early stage of the legislative process.
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HB4817: SHADE Act Saving Hazardous And Declining Environments Act
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Sponsors
Bonnie Coleman
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (50)
Ruben Gallego
Don Beyer
Earl Blumenauer
Suzanne Bonamici
Cori Bush