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6/2/2026, 5:53 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8744

H.R. 8744, introduced in the 119th session of Congress on May 12, 2026, aims to prevent the import and interstate sale of goods linked to deforestation.

Current Status of Bill HR 8744

Bill HR 8744 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 12, 2026. Bill HR 8744 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 12, 2026.  Bill HR 8744's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of May 12, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8744

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
21
Democrat Cosponsors
21
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8744

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8744

To prohibit the import of certain goods produced, sourced, made, or otherwise derived from deforestation and the sale of such items in interstate commerce, and for other purposes.
To prohibit the import of certain goods produced, sourced, made, or otherwise derived from deforestation and the sale of such items in interstate commerce, and for other purposes.

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