New HUD grants would target extreme heat in poorer neighborhoods
In committeeH.R. 3703Latest action
Sponsor: Yassamin Ansari · Representative · AZ
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Official title: Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Housing
Introduced:
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HUD would fund a new $30 million-a-year grant program to help cities cool hot, low-income neighborhoods through 2033.
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What does this do?
The Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act of 2025 directs HUD to create a grant program funding projects like tree planting, cool or green roofs, shaded bus stops, cooling centers, community gardens, and tree canopy plans. At least 75% of funds must go to high-poverty census tracts, including historically redlined neighborhoods.
Who does it affect?
States, cities, tribal governments, and nonprofits partnering with local governments could apply; residents of hotter, lower-income urban neighborhoods would be most affected.
Why does it matter?
Congress cites hundreds of annual heat deaths and notes low-income areas and communities of color often have fewer trees and higher temperatures than wealthier, whiter neighborhoods.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- $30 million a year, 2026-2033
- applicants cover 20% of costs
- HUD can waive cost-share
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJun 4, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Jun 4, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.