S 1380
Neighborhood Tree Act of 2023
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Bill overview
The Neighborhood Tree Act of 2023 aims to boost urban tree planting and maintenance across the United States. It establishes a new fund, the Neighborhood Tree Fund, to provide financial assistance to states, tribes, local governments, and community groups, prioritizing projects in underserved communities, particularly those with low-income residents or limited tree canopy. The bill also modifies the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council to include representatives from low-income communities, ensuring a more equitable approach to urban forestry initiatives.
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Primary sponsor
Sherrod Brown
Cosponsors
Kyrsten Sinema
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