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Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 3:56 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2386
Bill 118 hr 2386, also known as the Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2023, aims to provide assistance to communities that are looking to establish or expand wood product manufacturing facilities. The bill recognizes the importance of the wood products industry in supporting local economies and creating jobs.
Under this legislation, eligible communities can apply for grants to help cover the costs of establishing or expanding wood product manufacturing facilities. These grants can be used for a variety of purposes, including purchasing equipment, hiring workers, and improving infrastructure.
In addition to providing financial assistance, the bill also includes provisions to support workforce development in the wood products industry. This includes funding for training programs and initiatives to help workers gain the skills they need to succeed in this sector. Overall, the Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2023 aims to promote economic growth and job creation in communities that rely on the wood products industry. By providing financial assistance and supporting workforce development, this bill seeks to strengthen the wood products industry and help communities thrive.
Under this legislation, eligible communities can apply for grants to help cover the costs of establishing or expanding wood product manufacturing facilities. These grants can be used for a variety of purposes, including purchasing equipment, hiring workers, and improving infrastructure.
In addition to providing financial assistance, the bill also includes provisions to support workforce development in the wood products industry. This includes funding for training programs and initiatives to help workers gain the skills they need to succeed in this sector. Overall, the Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2023 aims to promote economic growth and job creation in communities that rely on the wood products industry. By providing financial assistance and supporting workforce development, this bill seeks to strengthen the wood products industry and help communities thrive.
Congressional Summary of HR 2386
Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2023
This bill makes changes to grant programs administered by the Forest Service to promote wood products.
Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2028 and modifies a program that supports capital costs for installing community wood energy systems and building innovative wood products facilities, including by increasing the maximum grant amount per facility.
The bill also modifies a program that provides grants to develop and expand the market for innovative wood products. Specifically, the bill (1) modifies the grant priorities, and (2) increases the portion of a project's cost that may be covered by such a grant.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2386
Bill HR 2386 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2386 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2386's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry. as of April 25, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2386
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
18Democrat Cosponsors
14Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2386
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2386
Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2023
Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2023
To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to improve assistance to community wood facilities, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2386
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