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Ban on Russian and Belarusian Wood Imports, Boost for US Timber

This new law bans the import of wood and wood products from Russia and Belarus. To make up for this, it requires increasing timber harvesting on US public lands. The ban can be lifted if Russia and Belarus meet specific conditions related to Ukraine and NATO security.
Key points
Stops imports of wood and wood products from Russia and Belarus into the US.
Requires increasing timber harvesting on US public lands to replace the banned imports.
Sets conditions for lifting the import ban, linked to the situation in Ukraine and NATO security.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7437
Sponsor: Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4]
Process start date: 2022-04-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Timber From Tyrants Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7437.

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 2022-04-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Stops imports of wood and wood products from Russia and Belarus into the US.
  • Requires increasing timber harvesting on US public lands to replace the banned imports.
  • Sets conditions for lifting the import ban, linked to the situation in Ukraine and NATO security.
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. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4].

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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