S-463 : 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
2013-03-05IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.Senate
2013-03-05IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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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