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H.R.5628: Timber Innovation Act of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced July 6, 2016
- Latest Major Action Sept. 30, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (10 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Timber Innovation Act of 2016 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a performance-driven research and development program to advance tall wood building construction in the United States. "Tall wood building" means a building designed to be over 85 feet high and constructed with large panelized wood construction (mass timber), including cross-laminated timber, nail laminated timber, glue laminated timber,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Sept. 30, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
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July 14, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
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July 6, 2016 |
Referred to House Science, Space, and Technology
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July 6, 2016 |
Referred to House Agriculture
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July 6, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Suzan K. DelBene (D-Wash.) |