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Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act of 2023
3/18/2024, 3:08 PM
Summary of Bill S 1379
Bill 118 s 1379, also known as the Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act of 2023, aims to address the growing issue of urban heat islands in cities across the United States. Urban heat islands are areas where temperatures are significantly higher than surrounding rural areas due to human activities and infrastructure.
The bill proposes several measures to mitigate the effects of excess urban heat, including the development of heat action plans by local governments, the creation of green spaces and cool roofs to reduce heat absorption, and the implementation of heat warning systems to alert residents of dangerous heat levels.
Additionally, the bill calls for increased research and data collection on urban heat islands to better understand the causes and effects of this phenomenon. It also seeks to provide funding for low-income communities to implement heat mitigation strategies and improve access to cooling centers during heat waves. Overall, the Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act of 2023 aims to protect vulnerable populations from the harmful effects of urban heat islands and promote sustainable, climate-resilient urban development practices.
The bill proposes several measures to mitigate the effects of excess urban heat, including the development of heat action plans by local governments, the creation of green spaces and cool roofs to reduce heat absorption, and the implementation of heat warning systems to alert residents of dangerous heat levels.
Additionally, the bill calls for increased research and data collection on urban heat islands to better understand the causes and effects of this phenomenon. It also seeks to provide funding for low-income communities to implement heat mitigation strategies and improve access to cooling centers during heat waves. Overall, the Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act of 2023 aims to protect vulnerable populations from the harmful effects of urban heat islands and promote sustainable, climate-resilient urban development practices.
Congressional Summary of S 1379
Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act of 2023
This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to establish a grant program for state, tribal, territorial, and local governments; metropolitan planning organizations; and certain nonprofits (or consortia of nonprofits) to carry out activities to mitigate or manage heat in urban areas.
Eligible activities under the program include the implementation, construction, or maintenance of tree planting, green roofs, shade structures, cooling centers, and community gardens, as well as outreach to the community and education efforts.
HUD's Office of Community Planning and Development must coordinate on the program with the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Program Office, and the Forest Service.
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Current Status of Bill S 1379
Bill S 1379 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 27, 2023. Bill S 1379 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 27, 2023. Bill S 1379's most recent activity was Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. as of March 12, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1379
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1379
Primary Policy Focus
Housing and Community DevelopmentAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1379
Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act of 2023
Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act of 2023
A bill to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish an excess urban heat mitigation grant program, and for other purposes.
A bill to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish an excess urban heat mitigation grant program, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1379
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