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S.538: Timber Innovation Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced March 7, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 7, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (9 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 9 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 7, 2017
Bill Summary
Timber Innovation Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA), acting through the Research and Development and the State and Private Forestry deputy areas of the Forest Service, to conduct performance-driven research and development, education, and technical assistance to facilitate the use of innovative wood products in wood building construction in the United States. Such activities shall give priority to: (1)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 7, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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March 7, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) |