Congress·In Progress·H.R. 9080

Mass Timber Federal Buildings Act of 2026

Federal Construction: Using More American Wood

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Next up: A house committee

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by two House committees. It is actively moving forward as it waits for these groups to study the proposal. No further actions have been scheduled at this time.

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Could go either way

The bill has support from both parties and helps rural areas, but many bills like this struggle to get a final vote in a busy schedule.

How we got here

This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.

Reintroduced
Reintroduced from S. 4149 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 4149 (118th) →

Key Points

This bill creates a new rule that gives a hiring preference to construction companies that use advanced wood products for federal buildings. These products, known as mass timber, are strong enough to be used in place of steel or concrete for large structures.
The wood must be grown and processed in the United States to qualify for this special treatment. The bill aims to support American loggers and factory workers while encouraging more sustainable building practices across the country.
The government would give extra priority to wood taken from forests that are being thinned to prevent wildfires. It also helps small family forest owners and Tribal nations by making it easier for their timber to be used in these big government projects.
Within six months of the bill becoming law, officials would have to start a study on how these wood buildings affect the environment. They will look at the total pollution created during construction and share those findings with the public.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

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Jun 11, 2026

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4088)

May 29, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.

May 29, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

No votes or news coverage recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Mass Timber Federal Buildings Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 9080

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4088)

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