Bills · S 2183
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2183Agriculture and Food
Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2025
INTRO JUN 26· LAST ACTION JUN 26
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to boost local economies, especially in rural areas, by strengthening the domestic wood products industry. By providing more funding and making grants easier to obtain for new or upgraded wood processing facilities, it could create jobs, attract investment, and provide new markets for forest products.
A stronger market for forest products can also encourage sustainable forest management practices, including thinning and removing hazardous fuels, which can help reduce the risk and severity of wildfires. Investing in domestic wood manufacturing facilities could also strengthen U.S. supply chains for construction materials and other wood-based products, potentially making these goods more readily available and less reliant on foreign sources.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Annual funding for the Community Wood Facilities Grant Program doubles from $25 million to $50 million for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
This provides significantly more federal financial support for communities to develop and improve wood product manufacturing capabilities.
PROVISION 02
The maximum federal share for grants under the Community Wood Facilities Grant Program increases from 35% to 50% of total project costs.
This makes it more affordable for communities and businesses to undertake eligible projects, reducing their required financial contribution.
PROVISION 03
The maximum individual grant amount under the Community Wood Facilities Grant Program is set at $5,000,000.
This allows for larger-scale projects and more substantial investments in modern wood processing infrastructure.
PROVISION 04
Eligibility for grant programs is expanded to support the 'construction, use, or retrofitting of forest products manufacturing' facilities, moving beyond just existing sawmills.
This opens up grant opportunities to a wider array of modern wood processing and manufacturing businesses, including new facilities.
PROVISION 05
The definition of eligible materials for projects is changed from 'woody biomass' to 'primarily forest biomass'.
This clarifies and potentially broadens the types of raw materials that projects supported by the grants can utilize.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
D· New Hampshire
YRS IN OFFICE
17
BILLS LED
99
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 1 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 26
Introduced in Senate
JUN 26
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2183
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 26, 2025
Last actionJun 26, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 26, 2025
Senate BillS 2183Agriculture and Food
Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUN 26, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 26, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
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