Neighborhood Tree Act of 2026
Key claim: The Neighborhood Tree Act of 2026 (S4403) was introduced in the 119th Congress and referred to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Abstract
(S4403 · 119th Congress) Latest action (2026-04-27): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Why this matters
The Neighborhood Tree Act of 2026 would touch USDA Forest Service urban and community forestry activity, an area sitting at the intersection of rural development authorities and municipal tree canopy programs. At introduction stage, effects on landowners, municipalities, and federal cost-share programs cannot yet be assessed, but the referral to Senate Agriculture signals the bill will be scored against existing forestry title authorities rather than as a standalone urban program.