FLA Applauds Introduction of Mass Timber Federal Buildings Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Forest Landowners Association (FLA) applauds the introduction of the bipartisan H.R. 9080, the Mass Timber Federal Buildings Act, by Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) and Andrea Salinas (D-OR). The legislation would expand opportunities to use mass timber in federal construction projects, helping to create new markets for American-grown wood products while supporting rural economies and family forestry businesses.
FLA also supports the companion Senate legislation introduced by Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Jim Risch (R-ID), reflecting growing bipartisan recognition of the important role that innovative wood products can play in strengthening domestic manufacturing, supporting active forest management, and sustaining America’s working forests.
“Strong and stable markets are essential to keeping America’s forests healthy, productive, and resilient,” said Scott Jones, CEO of the Forest Landowners Association. “As family forestry businesses face increasing pressures like mill closures, natural disasters, and unfair trade practices, policies like the Mass Timber Federal Buildings Act help create new market opportunities for domestically sourced timber while supporting rural jobs and economic growth. By prioritizing mass timber in federal construction, Congress is investing in the long-term viability of our working forests and the family forestry businesses that steward them.”
Mass timber products create new demand for domestically sourced wood, providing landowners with additional market opportunities while encouraging long-term forest management and investment. Expanding the use of American-made mass timber in federal buildings can help strengthen domestic supply chains, support forestry jobs, and ensure working forests remain healthy and productive for generations to come.
FLA looks forward to working with congressional leaders and coalition partners to advance both of these pieces of legislation.