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Forestry Protection Act of 2026

5/12/2026, 10:12 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8580

H.R. 8580 in the 119th Congress, introduced on April 29, 2026, aims to mandate a 50 percent reduction in duties and covered import restrictions on forestry products if the importer proves that the product consists entirely of raw wood material from the United States.

Current Status of Bill HR 8580

Bill HR 8580 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 29, 2026. Bill HR 8580 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 29, 2026.  Bill HR 8580's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of April 29, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8580

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8580

Primary Policy Focus

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8580

To require certain duties and covered import restrictions with respect to forestry products to be reduced by 50 percent if an importer of such product can demonstrate that such product contains 100 percent raw wood material originating in the United States, and for other purposes.
To require certain duties and covered import restrictions with respect to forestry products to be reduced by 50 percent if an importer of such product can demonstrate that such product contains 100 percent raw wood material originating in the United States, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Blaze Stafford

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14 days ago

OMG this new bill is gonna help protect our forests and wildlife! I'm so excited for this, it's gonna make a big difference in the environment. Can't wait to see the positive changes it brings in the short term!