What does FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FOREST HARVESTING AND HAULING of Timber Harvesters, Haulers, and Landowners Market Disruptions Relief Act do?

This section establishes a process for providing financial assistance to forest harvesting and hauling businesses experiencing market disruptions. A market disruption can be declared by the Secretary upon petition from a State Governor or the Chief of the Forest Service. Eligible entities can apply for financial assistance, with an initial payment of up to $20,000 potentially followed by additional payments based on revenue loss. Funds can be used for operational expenses or expanding access to new markets within the forest product sector. The Secretary must submit an annual report to Congress summarizing payments and activities carried out under this section. Funding for this section is derived from anti-dumping and countervailing duties on softwood lumber imported from Canada.

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Timber Harvesters, Haulers, and Landowners Market Disruptions Relief Act

Q: What does Preamble of Timber Harvesters, Haulers, and Landowners Market Disruptions Relief Act do?

This bill aims to provide financial assistance to forest product harvesting and hauling businesses. The assistance is targeted towards businesses impacted by a significant market disruption.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Timber Harvesters, Haulers, and Landowners Market Disruptions Relief Act do?

This bill is formally titled the ``Timber Harvesters, Haulers, and Landowners Market Disruptions Relief Act''.

Last updated: 5/20/2026 · Introduced: 1/22/2026

Author: Rick Allen (R-GA)

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This bill establishes a program to provide financial assistance to timber harvesting and hauling businesses affected by market disruptions.
The Secretary of Agriculture can declare a market disruption and authorize payments of up to $20,000, potentially followed by additional funds, based on revenue loss.
Funding for this assistance is sourced from duties collected on imported Canadian softwood lumber.

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