Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2025
Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2025 would provide federal assistance to community wood facilities—likely referring to local operations that process, distribute, or utilize wood for heating, construction, or other purposes. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically aim to support small-scale or community-based wood energy and forestry projects, potentially through funding, grants, or technical assistance programs. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would primarily benefit rural and community-based organizations involved in wood processing or wood energy production, as well as residents in areas that rely on wood for heating or economic development. It could also affect forestry workers and local businesses in timber-dependent regions. **Current Status:** The bill (HR 2517) was introduced by Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez (D-WA) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee review.
This means it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The specific provisions and funding amounts are not publicly available in summary form.
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.