NEWS

Thanks to the actions of the Hardwood Federation, hardwood producers could receive the kind of federal relief that is already available to crop and livestock producers. $200 million is included in a pending agriculture supplemental package. Now, the focus is on getting that funding approved and across the finish line.

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This week, the American Hardwood Assured (AHA) platform will add a new harvest site data layer. The addition provides more detailed geolocation information to help producers comply with the due diligence requirements of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

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The House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee is introducing the American Forest Products Resilience Act this week. It covers a broad range of issues, including addressing the flawed biomass definition in the Renewable Fuel Standard, biomass energy tax credits, promoting mass timber, trade with China, domestic sourcing rules, and several other areas.

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On October 5, President Trump signed an executive order that pauses payment of the federal diesel excise tax of $0.244 per gallon and removes federal penalties for using dyed diesel fuel on highways through December 31, 2026. However, the executive order does not preempt state law.

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Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XIX, Issue XX: Trump Orders Temporary Relief From Diesel Tax | New Data Strengthens EUDR Compliance Tool | House Introduces New Forest Products Act | Hardwood Federation Pushes For $200 Million For Hardwood Producers |