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DemocratBill · H.R. 3009· House(119-HR-3009)

TREES Act of 2025

Rep. Matsui
Age: 82 years
California
Introduced
4/24/2025
Last activity
4/24/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
Doris Matsui
Cosponsors
Democrat - 3Republican - 2
Energy
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The "Trees for Residential Energy and Economic Savings Act of 2025" or the "TREES Act of 2025" directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program for tree planting. The goal is to reduce residential energy consumption. The bill authorizes $50,000,000 to be appropriated each year from 2026 through 2030 for the program.

Potential Positive Impacts for People

  • Reduced Residential Energy Consumption: The primary goal of the grant program is to reduce residential energy consumption (Section 2(c)(1)). This could lower energy bills for homeowners and renters.

  • Prioritization of High Energy Burden Households: The Secretary must prioritize projects that provide the largest potential reduction in residential energy consumption for households with a high energy burden (Section 2(d)(1)). This means that people who spend a large percentage of their income on energy bills could see the most benefit.

  • Focus on Vulnerable Populations: Priority is given to projects in neighborhoods with a high percentage of senior citizens or children (Section 2(d)(4)). This can improve the living environment for these vulnerable groups.

  • Job Creation: Projects that employ local residents, particularly those unemployed or underemployed, will be prioritized (Section 2(d)(7)). This could lead to new job opportunities.

  • Community Engagement: The bill prioritizes projects that collaboratively engage community members affected by the tree planting (Section 2(d)(6)). This could empower residents and ensure the projects meet community needs.

Potential Negative Impacts for People

  • I am unable to identify any negative impacts based on the text provided.

Yes· 3 of 30

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+7

    Prioritizes households with high energy burdens and areas where income is below the regional median.

  • Would people in cities be better off under this?+6

    Focuses on areas with low tree canopy, which are typically urban heat islands.

  • Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+6

    Increased tree canopy reduces the need for air conditioning, lowering energy-related carbon emissions.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-1

    The bill authorizes additional government spending of $50 million annually.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1

    The bill increases government spending by establishing a new grant program.