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Steel industry fights mass timber bill | Woodworking Network

Legislation was introduced in the U.S. House in April to promote the use of mass timber in federal building projects and military construction, and while the timber industry is supportive of the bill that support isn't universal.

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Groups Oppose Bill Set to Favor Mass Timber for Federal Buildings

Steel, concrete interests claim proposed legislation disrupts the competitive process and could strain industry supply chain.

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Bill could boost mass timber products in federal projects

A bipartisan bill introduced by Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, and Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon would promote the use of mass timber in federal building projects and military construction. That could create jobs, reduce wildfire risk and promote forest health.

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Merkley, Risch introduce bill to boost mass timber industry, promote use in federal, military projects

Merkley, Risch introduce bill to boost mass timber industry, promote use in federal, military projects
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