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Trees for Residential Energy and Economic Savings Act of 2023

3/8/2024, 8:15 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 6348

Trees for Residential Energy and Economic Savings Act of 2023 or the TREES Act of 2023

This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a grant program for facilitating tree planting projects that reduce residential energy consumption. Under the program, DOE must award grants in a manner that facilitates the planting of at least 300,000 trees each year. States, local governments, Indian tribes, nonprofit organizations, or retail power providers may apply for grants.

Current Status of Bill HR 6348

Bill HR 6348 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 9, 2023. Bill HR 6348 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on November 9, 2023.  Bill HR 6348's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security. as of November 10, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6348

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
19
Democrat Cosponsors
18
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6348

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6348

Trees for Residential Energy and Economic Savings Act of 2023
Trees for Residential Energy and Economic Savings Act of 2023
TREES Act of 2023
To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to facilitate tree planting that reduces residential energy consumption, and for other purposes.

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