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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS

House BillHR 7195Agriculture and Food

Timber Harvesters, Haulers, and Landowners Market Disruptions Relief Act

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This bill matters to voters because it establishes a financial safety net for a vital part of the U.S. economy, particularly in many rural communities. The timber industry supports numerous jobs and local economies, and problems in this market—whether from natural disasters, trade issues, or economic downturns—can have widespread negative effects, leading to job losses and community instability. If this bill becomes law, these businesses would have a mechanism to receive federal aid, which could help them survive tough times, retain workers, and prevent widespread business failures.

If the bill does not become law, timber harvesting and hauling businesses, along with landowners, would remain highly vulnerable to significant market swings without direct federal support. This could increase financial instability in the sector, potentially forcing more businesses to close and worsening economic hardship in communities that rely heavily on the forest products industry. The bill also ties the funding for this relief to existing tariff revenues, meaning it wouldn't draw from new general taxpayer funds.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

Establishes a process for the Secretary of Agriculture to declare a "market disruption" at the request of a State Governor or the Chief of the Forest Service.

This creates the official trigger for financial assistance, allowing states or the Forest Service to initiate relief efforts for local timber industries.

PROVISION 02

Provides direct financial assistance payments to eligible timber harvesting, hauling businesses, and landowners suffering revenue loss due to a declared market disruption.

This offers a crucial lifeline to businesses struggling financially, helping them cover operational costs and potentially avoid closure during economic hardship.

PROVISION 03

Specifies that funding for this program will come from anti-dumping and countervailing duties collected on softwood lumber imported from Canada.

This provision creates a dedicated funding source, linking the relief directly to trade measures affecting the timber industry rather than relying on general taxpayer funds.

PROVISION 04

Outlines a multi-stage payment system, including an initial payment up to $20,000, a second payment based on revenue loss, and potential subsequent annual payments for up to five years if market conditions do not improve.

This structure provides immediate relief while also offering sustained support if the market disruption is prolonged, addressing both short-term and lingering financial challenges.

PROVISION 05

Allows funds to be used for operational expenses such as payroll, fuel, equipment repairs, debt service, or for expanding into new market opportunities within the forest product sector.

This ensures the assistance directly supports business continuity and adaptability, giving companies flexibility to manage their immediate needs or pivot for future stability.

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ACTION TIMELINE

4 EVENTS

MAY 20

Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.

COMMITTEE

JAN 22

Introduced in House

INTROREFERRAL

JAN 22

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

HOUSE · INTROREFERRAL

JAN 22

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

HOUSE · INTROREFERRAL

BILL INFO

TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 7195

Congress119th

StatusIn Committee

IntroducedJan 22, 2026

Last actionMay 20, 2026

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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 22, 2026

House BillHR 7195Agriculture and Food

Timber Harvesters, Haulers, and Landowners Market Disruptions Relief Act

INTRODUCED JAN 22, 2026· LAST ACTION MAY 20, 2026

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Establishes a process for the Secretary of Agriculture to declare a "market disruption" at the request of a State Governor or the Chief of the Forest Service.

This creates the official trigger for financial assistance, allowing states or the Forest Service to initiate relief efforts for local timber industries.

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Provides direct financial assistance payments to eligible timber harvesting, hauling businesses, and landowners suffering revenue loss due to a declared market disruption.

This offers a crucial lifeline to businesses struggling financially, helping them cover operational costs and potentially avoid closure during economic hardship.

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Specifies that funding for this program will come from anti-dumping and countervailing duties collected on softwood lumber imported from Canada.

This provision creates a dedicated funding source, linking the relief directly to trade measures affecting the timber industry rather than relying on general taxpayer funds.

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This structure provides immediate relief while also offering sustained support if the market disruption is prolonged, addressing both short-term and lingering financial challenges.

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Allows funds to be used for operational expenses such as payroll, fuel, equipment repairs, debt service, or for expanding into new market opportunities within the forest product sector.

This ensures the assistance directly supports business continuity and adaptability, giving companies flexibility to manage their immediate needs or pivot for future stability.

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Not later than 14 days after receiving a petition.

Secretary must declare a market disruption or notify the petitioner with an explanation for denial after receiving a petition.

Not later than 30 days after declaring a market disruption.

Secretary must publish a notice of funding availability after declaring a market disruption.

Not later than 30 days after publication of a notice of funding availability.

Eligible entities may apply for financial assistance.

Not later than 30 days after receiving an application.

Secretary must approve, deny, or request additional information for an application.

Not later than 14 days after approving an application.

Secretary must provide an initial payment after approving an application.

Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this section.

Secretary must establish an application for purposes of applying for payments.

Not later than 30 days after the Secretary denies an application.

An applicant may submit an appeal to the National Appeals Division of the Department of Agriculture after their application is denied.

FUNDING & AUTHORIZATIONS

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AMOUNT	PROGRAM	TYPE	YEARS
An amount equal to the total amount collected in anti-dumping and countervailing duties on articles the Secretary determines are softwood lumber articles imported into the United States from Canada during that fiscal year.	Financial assistance to forest harvesting and hauling businesses.	mandatory	each fiscal year

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TYPE	AMOUNT	WHO
administrative	Subject to fines, as determined to be appropriate by the Secretary.	An entity that submits fraudulent information in any application under this section.
administrative	May not receive any funds under this section.	An entity that submits fraudulent information in any application under this section.

GLOSSARY

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Market Disruption: A significant problem or event in the market that negatively affects the business operations or revenue of timber-related entities. (Note: The bill's full definition of this term is incomplete in the provided text.)
Eligible Entity: A forest product harvesting business (including landowners who profit from timber) or a forest product hauling business that meets specific criteria related to revenue loss, taxable income, and percentage of gross revenue from forest products.
Anti-dumping and Countervailing Duties: Taxes or fees imposed on imported goods that are priced unfairly low (dumping) or that receive unfair subsidies from their home government (countervailing), typically to protect domestic industries.
Secretary of Agriculture: The head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, responsible for overseeing federal policy on farming, food, and forestry. In this bill, this role is carried out through the Administrator of the Farm Services Agency.
Forest Product Harvesting Business: A company or individual primarily involved in cutting down trees and processing them into raw timber products.
Forest Product Hauling Business: A company or individual primarily involved in transporting raw timber or forest products from harvesting sites to mills or other destinations.

ACTION TIMELINE

4 EVENTS

MAY 20

Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.

COMMITTEE

JAN 22

Introduced in House

INTROREFERRAL

JAN 22

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

INTROREFERRAL

JAN 22

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

INTROREFERRAL

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