REPAIR Act

Senate Bill

S. 1379

119th Congress

REPAIR Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 26, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Sherrod Brown

D - OH

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Housing and Community Development

Summary

The Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act of 2023 would establish a grant program through the Department of Housing and Urban Development to help state, local, and tribal governments as well as certain nonprofits implement projects to reduce heat in urban areas. This could include planting trees, building green roofs, creating cooling centers, and community gardening.

Latest Action

Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.

Introduced6/26/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

ChamberSenate

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REPAIR Act

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The Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act of 2023 would establish a grant program through the Department of Housing and Urban Development to help state, local, and tribal governments as well as certain nonprofits implement projects to reduce heat in urban areas. This could include planting trees, building green roofs, creating cooling centers, and community gardening.

Bill Number: 1379
Introduced: 6/26/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Policy Area: Housing and Community Development

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Fact Sheet

Title: REPAIR Act
Bill Number: 1379
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced: 6/26/2025
Summary: The Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act of 2023 would establish a grant program through the Department of Housing and Urban Development to help state, local, and tribal governments as well as certain nonprofits implement projects to reduce heat in urban areas. This could include planting trees, buildin

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act of 2023 would establish a grant program through the Department of Housing and Urban Development to help state, local, and tribal governments as well as certain nonprofits implement projects to reduce heat in urban areas. This could include planting trees, building green roofs, creating cooling centers, and community gardening.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

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.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes a grant program at HUD to fund projects that mitigate or manage urban heat
Eligible activities include tree planting, green roofs, shade structures, cooling centers, and community gardens
HUD must coordinate the program with EPA, NOAA, and the Forest Service

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would provide funding and support for cities and communities to take concrete steps to combat the growing challenge of urban heat, which disproportionately affects low-income and minority neighborhoods. By investing in heat-reducing infrastructure and programs, the bill could improve quality of life and public health outcomes for millions of Americans living in urban areas.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Housing and Community Development

Related Subjects

Advisory bodies

Community life and organization

Congressional oversight

Department of Housing and Urban Development

Forests, forestry, trees

Housing and community development funding

Lighting, heating, cooling

Regional and metropolitan planning

Urban and suburban affairs and development

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1379, 119th Congress (2025). "REPAIR Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-1379

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