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DHA and the Hardwood Federation are actively advocating against H.R. 7157, a bill that would significantly compress the time allotted to assess imports of wood products imports for violations of the Lacey Act, which bans the import of illegal timber, undermining enforcement. The House Natural Resources Committee indicated they have no plans to advance the bill at this time and are committed to working with those affected by illegal timber, including the U.S. wood industry.

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What three countries in Europe have the fewest forests?

Answer: Denmark, Ireland, and the Netherlands.

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U.S. lawmakers introduced new legislation to expedite customs processing for wood products, with the support of the International Wood Products Association. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Environmental Investigation Agency argue that this will undermine enforcement of the Lacey Act.

The American Forest & Paper Association and the American Wood Council stated that EPA's Air Quality Rule delivers a devastating blow to U.S. manufacturing and the economy while doing nothing to address the largest sources of particulate matter, including smoke from wildfires. The organizations said that the unworkable rule undermines President Biden's promise to grow and restore manufacturing jobs.