Reduce extreme temperatures in cities by increasing tree canopy coverage and installing reflective surfaces on buildings.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act of 2025?
The Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act of 2025, known as H.R. 3703, has remained in the House Committee on Financial Services since June 3, 2025. The committee members must vote to advance the bill, but most legislation fails because committees choose not to take action. This proposal has seen no movement for 13 months.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act of 2025 (H.R. 3703 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since June 2025
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 2945 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 2945 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.