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TREES Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3009| House 
| Updated: 4/24/2025
Doris O. Matsui

Doris O. Matsui

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (4)
Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program within 90 days to fund tree planting projects aimed at reducing residential energy consumption . These projects are intended to lower heating and cooling costs for homes by strategically planting trees to provide shade and wind protection. Eligible entities, including state and local governments, Indian Tribes, nonprofit organizations, and retail power providers, can apply for these grants by detailing proposed energy reductions, estimated savings, project costs, community engagement, and tree species suitability. The Secretary will prioritize projects that offer the largest potential energy reduction for households with a high energy burden , are located in areas with low tree canopy, or serve neighborhoods with lower incomes, seniors, or children. Further priority is given to projects that collaboratively engage community members and employ local, unemployed, or underemployed residents. The program aims to facilitate the planting of at least 300,000 trees annually , with the federal share covering 90 percent of project costs, and authorizes $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to fund these initiatives.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5615
TREES Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3522
TREES Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6348
TREES Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5364
TREES Act
Apr 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 24, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5615
    TREES Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3522
    TREES Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6348
    TREES Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5364
    TREES Act


  • April 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 24, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Energy

TREES Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3009| House 
| Updated: 4/24/2025
This bill directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program within 90 days to fund tree planting projects aimed at reducing residential energy consumption . These projects are intended to lower heating and cooling costs for homes by strategically planting trees to provide shade and wind protection. Eligible entities, including state and local governments, Indian Tribes, nonprofit organizations, and retail power providers, can apply for these grants by detailing proposed energy reductions, estimated savings, project costs, community engagement, and tree species suitability. The Secretary will prioritize projects that offer the largest potential energy reduction for households with a high energy burden , are located in areas with low tree canopy, or serve neighborhoods with lower incomes, seniors, or children. Further priority is given to projects that collaboratively engage community members and employ local, unemployed, or underemployed residents. The program aims to facilitate the planting of at least 300,000 trees annually , with the federal share covering 90 percent of project costs, and authorizes $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to fund these initiatives.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5615
TREES Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3522
TREES Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6348
TREES Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5364
TREES Act
Apr 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 24, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5615
    TREES Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3522
    TREES Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6348
    TREES Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5364
    TREES Act


  • April 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 24, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Doris O. Matsui

Doris O. Matsui

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (4)
Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Energy

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted