HB6348: Trees for Residential Energy and Economic Savings Act of 2023 TREES Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to facilitate tree planting that reduces residential energy consumption, and for other purposes.
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The TREES Act of 2023 directs the Secretary of Energy to create a grant program that pays for planting trees around homes to reduce energy bills. Trees provide natural shade and windbreaks that lower heating and cooling costs. The bill has been introduced in Congress but has not yet advanced to a vote. Sponsors include members from both parties interested in energy efficiency and environmental benefits.
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HB6348: Trees for Residential Energy and Economic Savings Act of 2023 TREES Act of 2023
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Sponsors
Doris Matsui
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (35)
Emanuel Cleaver
Brian Fitzpatrick
John Sarbanes
Sharice Davids
Mark DeSaulnier