Strengthen Wood Product Supply Chains Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-04-04T16:40:22Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2239 Strengthen Wood Product Supply Chains Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Environmental Protection. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/4/2025, 4:40 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2239

Bill 119 HR 2239, also known as the Fair Enforcement of the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981, aims to make changes to the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 in order to ensure fair enforcement of the law. The Lacey Act is a federal law that prohibits the trafficking of illegal wildlife, fish, and plants.

The proposed amendments in this bill seek to address concerns about the enforcement of the Lacey Act, particularly in cases where individuals or businesses may unknowingly violate the law. The bill aims to provide more clarity and transparency in the enforcement process, as well as establish guidelines for determining when a violation has occurred.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to improve coordination between federal agencies responsible for enforcing the Lacey Act, such as the Department of Justice and the Department of Agriculture. This is intended to streamline enforcement efforts and ensure that violations are addressed in a timely and consistent manner. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 HR 2239 is to strengthen the enforcement of the Lacey Act while also ensuring that individuals and businesses are treated fairly and given the opportunity to comply with the law. It is an important piece of legislation that seeks to protect wildlife and plants from illegal trafficking while also upholding the principles of due process and fairness in enforcement actions.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2239

Bill HR 2239 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 18, 2025. Bill HR 2239 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 18, 2025. Bill HR 2239's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of March 18, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2239

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2239

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Environmental Protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2239

To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to ensure fair enforcement of such Act.To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to ensure fair enforcement of such Act.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2239

Rudy Yakym III

Indiana(Republican)

Jim Costa

California(Democrat)

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Strengthen Wood Product Supply Chains Act of 2025

Summary of Bill HR 2239

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Current Status of Bill HR 2239

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2239

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2239

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2239

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2239

Rudy Yakym III

Jim Costa

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