Environment & Energy Congressional Round-Up | April 21 - April 25, 2025

Highlights:

Reps. Doris Matsui (D-Calif.), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), and Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.) reintroduced the TREES Act (H.R.3009). If passed, the bill would lower home energy costs—particularly in underserved communities—by increasing tree coverage in residential areas. To fund tree planting efforts, the bill would also create a $50 million grant program under the Department of Energy.

Reps. Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) reintroduced the Coastal State Climate Preparedness Act (H.R.2990) to help coastal states mitigate and respond to climate impacts such as sea level rise, beach erosion, and fish population decline. EESI’s Living with Climate Change briefing on sea level rise highlights policies and tools that coastal communities can leverage to boost their resilience to climate impacts. 

Reps. Brittany Pettersen (D-Colo.) and Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) reintroduced the Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act of 2025 (H.R.528) to bolster recovery and resilience efforts in communities struck by natural disasters.

To catch up on all of the recent environmental and energy legislation in Congress, read the pdf here.