Preference for US Mass Timber in Federal Building Construction Contracts
This Act mandates that federal agencies, including the GSA and Department of Defense, prioritize contracts for public buildings that utilize innovative wood products (mass timber). This policy aims to support domestic timber producers, promote sustainable forestry practices, and encourage sourcing from small family forests and Tribal lands. It directs federal spending toward US-based materials and environmentally responsible sourcing.
Key points
Federal agencies must prioritize using mass timber sourced entirely from US forests and domestic production facilities for new public buildings.
Preference is given to wood harvested through forest restoration practices and actions designed to protect communities from catastrophic wildfires.
The law supports underserved forest owners, including Tribal and small family forests, by prioritizing their products in government contracts.
A mandatory lifecycle assessment must be conducted on new wood buildings to measure their global warming potential.
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