TREE Act
Rep. Doggett Introduces TREE Act to Ban Imports of Beef and Wood from Deforested Land
The TREE Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to three different House committees for review and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill is supported only by Democrats and would likely face strong opposition from business groups and Republicans who worry about higher prices for consumers.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Small businesses that import or trade in covered commodities like cocoa, palm oil, rubber, soy, wood, or cattle products would face significant new compliance costs. They would need to file detailed due diligence statements with geolocation data and supply chain documentation. The penalty structure, which can reach up to 4% of total U.S. revenue, could be devastating for smaller companies that accidentally violate the rules.
“adequately conclusive and verifiable information that the covered products are deforestation free”
Milestones
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
TREE Act
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