OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE
LIMBER Timber Act of 2026
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7245.
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 2026-01-27.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- A 30% tax credit is available for businesses investing in new facilities and equipment used to manufacture mass timber products.
- A 50% credit is introduced for qualified expenses related to training and hiring workers in the mass timber sector, capped at $8,000 per employee annually.
- Construction companies receive a $5 per square foot tax credit for new structures where at least 50% of load-bearing components are made from certified mass timber.
What is the specific legal status?
The current status is Introduced.
Where can I read the full text of this legislation?
The full official text is available at:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Rep. Bynum, Janelle S. [D-OR-5].
What is the latest detailed status?
The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Is this summary verified?
Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-02-06.
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.