HR4212Referred to Committee
SHADE Act
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2025-06-26
Introduced
43
Cosponsors
HR
ⓘType
Sponsor
Bonnie Watson Coleman
Democrat · NJ · Representative
Votes with party: 97.9% (605 recorded votes)
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Source: Congress.gov · FEC
Cosponsors (43)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
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Latest Action
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Committee Activity
Currently in
- House Committee on Financial ServicesReferred To · 2025-06-26
Plain-English Summary
The proposal would establish new requirements for how housing developers and financial institutions handle shade and tree coverage in residential communities. It aims to protect existing trees and require shade planning in new housing developments, which could affect both homebuilders and residents seeking cooler, more livable neighborhoods. The measure is currently under review by the House Committee on Financial Services to determine its financial and regulatory implications.
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Subjects
Housing and Community Development
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