This bill establishes a federal grant program through the Department of Housing and Urban Development to help cities and communities reduce dangerous urban heat. The program will fund projects like planting trees, installing cool roofs and pavements, creating cooling centers, and developing heat management plans—with priority given to low-income neighborhoods that are disproportionately affected by extreme heat. Congress found that heat kills over 600 Americans annually and that poor and minority communities experience significantly higher temperatures than wealthy areas due to less tree cover and more concrete. The program will require at least 75 percent of grants go to low-poverty census tracts, with communities expected to contribute matching funds (up to 20 percent of project costs, though the requirement can be waived for economically struggling areas). The bill authorizes $30 million annually from 2026 through 2033, with up to 3 percent available for technical assistance to help communities apply for and implement grants.
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