The Mass Timber Federal Buildings Act of 2025 establishes a preference for public buildings that use innovative wood products in their construction.
The Mass Timber Federal Buildings Act of 2025 prioritizes the use of innovative wood products in the construction of public buildings. These products must be sourced from facilities within the United States and harvested from U.S. forestlands. The bill mandates a lifecycle assessment of new public buildings using these products, focusing on global warming potential, and requires a report to Congress. It also gives preference to wood products sourced from restoration practices, forest management actions protecting communities from wildfires, and underserved forest owners.
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