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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
113th Congress
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 management of growing timber, including: (1) pulp, paper, paperboard, pellets, and wood products; and (2) any recycled products derived from forest materials.
AI Summary
This bill, the Forest Products Fairness Act of 2013, amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to broaden the definition of "biobased product," which refers to products made from biological materials. Specifically, it adds "forest products" to this definition, meaning items derived from forestry or timber management, such as pulp, paper, wood products, and even recycled materials from these sources. This inclusion is significant because it ensures that forest products can be considered biobased if they meet certain content requirements, regardless of their market share, how long they've been around, or if their market is new or still developing.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (16)
Mark Pryor (D)*,
John Barrasso (R),
Max Baucus (D),
Roy Blunt (R),
John Boozman (R),
Saxby Chambliss (R),
Susan Collins (R),
Mike Crapo (R),
Lindsey Graham (R),
Kay Hagan (D),
Orrin Hatch (R),
Angus King (I),
Mary Landrieu (D),
Claire McCaskill (D),
Jeff Sessions (R),
Roger Wicker (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (on 03/05/2013)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-bill/463/all-info |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113s463is/pdf/BILLS-113s463is.pdf |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113s463is/pdf/BILLS-113s463is.pdf.pdf |
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