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- H.R.979
H.R.979: Forest Products Fairness Act of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about agriculture and food
- Introduced March 6, 2013
- Latest Major Action March 13, 2013
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
61 (21 Democrats, 40 Republicans)
Bill Summary
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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 13, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry.
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| March 6, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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| March 6, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.) |