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Senate BillS 2399Emergency Management

Loggers Economic Assistance and Relief Act

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Voters should care about this bill because it aims to create a financial safety net for a crucial industry that is often vulnerable to natural disasters. Timber harvesting and hauling businesses, which are vital for supplying wood products, can face sudden and severe economic hardship when events like hurricanes, wildfires, or even widespread insect infestations disrupt their ability to operate or sell their products.

If this bill becomes law, it would provide a direct mechanism for these businesses to receive quick financial assistance to cover operating costs during times of crisis. This could help them stay afloat, retain employees, and recover more quickly, ensuring a more stable supply chain for lumber and other wood products. Without such a program, these businesses might be forced to shut down or lay off workers, leading to broader economic instability in timber-dependent communities and potentially higher costs for consumers due as supply dwindles.

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PROVISION 01

Establishes a payment program for timber harvesting and hauling businesses that experience at least a 10% loss in gross revenue due to a major disaster.

This provides a direct financial lifeline to businesses critical for the timber supply chain when they face unexpected economic hardship from natural events.

PROVISION 02

Defines 'major disaster' to include insect infestations, expanding the types of events for which businesses can receive assistance.

This acknowledges a significant and often overlooked threat to timber resources and the logging industry, making the program more comprehensive.

PROVISION 03

Payments are set at 10% of the gross revenue during the affected period and must be used for operating expenses.

This ensures the aid is directly tied to the business's recent financial activity and used to maintain its operations during recovery.

PROVISION 04

Authorizes $50,000,000 to be appropriated annually for fiscal years 2025 through 2029 to fund the program.

This allocates specific funding for the program, indicating the potential scale of support available to the industry.

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JUL 23

Introduced in Senate

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JUL 23

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4626)

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BILL INFO

TypeSenate Bill

NumberS 2399

Congress119th

StatusIn Committee

IntroducedJul 23, 2025

Last actionJul 23, 2025

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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 23, 2025

Senate BillS 2399Emergency Management

Loggers Economic Assistance and Relief Act

INTRODUCED JUL 23, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 23, 2025

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Became Law

Introduced
In Committee
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Passed Senate
Passed House
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Establishes a payment program for timber harvesting and hauling businesses that experience at least a 10% loss in gross revenue due to a major disaster.

This provides a direct financial lifeline to businesses critical for the timber supply chain when they face unexpected economic hardship from natural events.

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Defines 'major disaster' to include insect infestations, expanding the types of events for which businesses can receive assistance.

This acknowledges a significant and often overlooked threat to timber resources and the logging industry, making the program more comprehensive.

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Payments are set at 10% of the gross revenue during the affected period and must be used for operating expenses.

This ensures the aid is directly tied to the business's recent financial activity and used to maintain its operations during recovery.

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Authorizes $50,000,000 to be appropriated annually for fiscal years 2025 through 2029 to fund the program.

This allocates specific funding for the program, indicating the potential scale of support available to the industry.

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180 days after the date of enactment, and annually thereafter

Secretary of Agriculture to submit a report on payments made, including recipient identities and amounts, to relevant Congressional committees.

Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment

Secretary of Agriculture to prescribe necessary regulations to carry out the program.

FUNDING & AUTHORIZATIONS

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AMOUNT	PROGRAM	TYPE	YEARS
50,000,000	Payment program for timber harvesting and timber hauling businesses	discretionary	Fiscal years 2025 through 2029

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Eligible entity: A timber harvesting business or timber hauling business that worked with unprocessed timber products in the year before the disaster.
Major disaster: An event, like a hurricane, earthquake, or severe fire, that has been officially declared a major disaster by the President under federal law, and specifically includes severe insect infestations.
Gross revenue: The total income a business earns from its timber harvesting or hauling services within its normal operating area, before any expenses are deducted.
Secretary of Agriculture: The head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, who would be responsible for running this program through the Farm Service Agency.
Farm Service Agency: An agency within the U.S. Department of Agriculture that provides financial and technical assistance to farmers and ranchers.
Notice and comment provisions: Rules that typically require government agencies to publish proposed new regulations and allow the public to submit feedback before those rules become final.
Paperwork Reduction Act: A law that requires federal agencies to minimize the burden of government paperwork on the public and businesses.

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JUL 23, 25

Introduced in Senate

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JUL 23, 25

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4626)

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