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S 1166119th CongressIn Committee
Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act of 2025
Introduced: Mar 27, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] (D-Arizona)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
Creates a grant program to help communities mitigate urban heat through tree planting and cooling infrastructure.
Key Points
- 1Establishes urban heat mitigation grant program at HUD with $30 million annually through 2033
- 2Requires 75% of grants go to high-poverty census tracts
- 3Funds tree planting, cool pavements, green roofs, cooling centers, and other heat mitigation projects
- 4Provides technical assistance and establishes oversight board
- 5Prioritizes communities with lower tree canopy and higher temperatures
- 6Includes requirements for community engagement and environmental justice
Impact Areas
Urban communitiesEnvironmental justice populationsClimate resiliencePublic healthMunicipal infrastructure
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