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S.2892: Timber Innovation Act of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced April 28, 2016
- Latest Major Action April 28, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (6 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats, 7 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)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| April 28, 2016 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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| April 28, 2016 |
Introduced in the Senate by Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) |