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Increased Funding and Support for Community Wood Facilities and Forest Innovations

This act boosts financial support for projects using wood from forests by increasing grant amounts and the percentage of project costs covered. It also broadens the types of eligible projects, including building new wood processing facilities.
Key points
Increased funding available for programs supporting wood utilization.
Higher grants: programs can now cover up to 50% of project costs (previously 35% or 25%).
Maximum grant amount increased to $5,000,000.
Support now includes building new forest products manufacturing facilities, not just upgrading existing sawmills.
Increased energy capacity limit for wood energy projects from 5 MW to 15 MW.
Programs will be funded at $50,000,000 annually from 2022 through 2026.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5122
Sponsor: Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]
Process start date: 2021-08-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5122.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-08-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased funding available for programs supporting wood utilization.
  • Higher grants: programs can now cover up to 50% of project costs (previously 35% or 25%).
  • Maximum grant amount increased to $5,000,000.
  • Support now includes building new forest products manufacturing facilities, not just upgrading existing sawmills.
  • Increased energy capacity limit for wood energy projects from 5 MW to 15 MW.
  • Programs will be funded at $50,000,000 annually from 2022 through 2026.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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