Neighborhood Tree Act of 2026

This bill would create a Neighborhood Tree Fund within the U.S. Department of Agriculture to give money to states, Indian Tribes, local governments, and community tree groups to plant and care for trees. The Secretary of Agriculture, working with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, would set rules for receiving the money, including community engagement, tree canopy assessments, and tree maintenance. Priority would go to projects in high-poverty areas, formerly redlined areas, or neighborhoods with less tree cover and higher summer temperatures. The bill would authorize at least $100 million in 2027, rising to at least $700 million in 2031, and would add one member to a national urban forestry advisory council.

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Sponsors

• Cory A. Booker Democrat sponsor
• 4 cosponsors