Forest Products Fairness Act of 2012
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HR 5873 — Forest Products Fairness Act of 2012
Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry.
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This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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Summary
Forest Products Fairness Act of 2012 - 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.
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Read HR 5873 on the official United States source →Action History
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3365-3366)
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsors
- Glenn Thompson · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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- What does HR 5873 do?
- Forest Products Fairness Act of 2012 - 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.
- Who sponsors HR 5873?
- HR 5873 is sponsored by Glenn Thompson (R).
- What is the current status of HR 5873?
- This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HR 5873?
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