What does Preamble of Mass Timber Federal Buildings Act of 2025 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To establish a contracting preference for public buildings that use innovative wood products in the construction of those buildings, and for other purposes,' aims to establish a contracting preference for public buildings utilizing innovative wood products. The bill was introduced in the Senate on March 24, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Mass Timber Federal Buildings Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Mass Timber Federal Buildings Act of 2025.

What does MADE IN AMERICA MASS TIMBER. of Mass Timber Federal Buildings Act of 2025 do?

This section defines terms related to mass timber and public building construction, including 'Administrator,' 'innovative wood product,' 'innovative wood product facility,' 'mass timber,' 'public building,' 'restoration practices,' and 'Secretary'. It establishes a contracting preference for public buildings that utilize innovative wood products procured from facilities within the United States, harvested from U.S. forestlands, and sourced from responsible sources. Responsible sources are defined as those certified by an independent standard or from jurisdictions with best management practices. Preference is given to innovative wood products sourced from restoration practices, wildfire protection efforts, or underserved forest owners, including Tribal and small family forests. The Administrator is required to conduct a lifecycle assessment of new public buildings using innovative wood products, considering global warming potential. A report detailing the results of the lifecycle assessment must be submitted to Congress and made publicly available within 180 days of its completion.

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Mass Timber Federal Buildings Act of 2025

Last updated: 3/24/2025 · Introduced: 3/24/2025

Author: Jeff Merkley (D-OR)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a contracting preference for federal buildings that use innovative wood products sourced from U.S. facilities and responsible sources.
It prioritizes innovative wood products sourced from restoration practices, wildfire protection, or from underserved forest owners like Tribal and small family forests.
The bill requires a lifecycle assessment of new federal buildings using innovative wood products, with a report submitted to Congress and made publicly available.

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