HR-979 : Still Just a Bill


Forest Products Fairness Act of 2013 - Amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to include in the definition of "biobased product" forest products that meet biobased content requirements, notwithstanding the market share the product holds, the product's age, or whether the market for the product is new or emerging.

Defines "forest product" as a product made from materials derived from the practice of forestry or the management of growing timber, including: (1) pulp, paper, paperboard, pellets, and wood products; and (2) any recycled products derived from forest materials.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2013-03-13CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry.House committee actions
2013-03-06IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.House floor actions
2013-03-06IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Glenn Thompson [R] (PA-5)
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Policy Area :

Agriculture and Food
Related Subjects
  • Agricultural practices and innovations
  • Alternative and renewable resources
  • Energy research
  • Forests, forestry, trees
  • Research and development
  • Solid waste and recycling
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