The SHADER Act

The SHADER Act is a bill introduced in the US Congress that aims to create a grant program for planting trees in certain areas. The bill specifies that the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will work with the Secretary of Agriculture to establish this grant program. Eligible entities, such as state agencies, local governments, Indian Tribes, and nonprofit organizations, can apply for grants to plant qualifying trees in redlined or overburdened areas.

Main Points of the Bill:

The bill establishes a grant program for planting trees in certain areas.
Eligible entities can apply for grants to plant qualifying trees.
The Secretary will prioritize entities with housing policies that protect current residents and plan for new housing development.
Grants may be used for activities related to planning, purchasing trees, maintaining trees, training, and other costs associated with the project.
An amount of $50,000,000 is authorized for each fiscal year from 2024 to 2034 to fund the program.

Sen. Ruben Gallego

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