Neighborhood Tree Act of 2026

This bill would require the Secretary of Agriculture to create a Neighborhood Tree Fund to give assistance to states, Indian Tribes, local governments, approved organizations, and community tree volunteer groups to plant and care for trees. The Secretary would set requirements for recipients, including community engagement, tree canopy assessments, species selection, and ongoing maintenance. Priority would go to projects in high-poverty census tracts, areas with less tree cover and higher summer temperatures, or projects supporting community-led urban agroforestry. The bill authorizes at least $100 million for fiscal year 2025, rising to at least $700 million for fiscal year 2029, and expands the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council from 15 to 16 members.

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Sponsors

• Shontel M. Brown Democrat sponsor
• 9 cosponsors