H.R. 7437 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
No Timber From Tyrants Act
H.R. 7437 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Apr 7, 2022, sponsored by Bruce Westerman with 91 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 7, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 91
- Policy area
- Foreign Trade and International Finance
What it does
No Timber From Tyrants Act This bill prohibits the importation of wood and related articles from Russia and Belarus. It also directs the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to replace these prohibited imports with timber production on certain lands. Specifically, the bill directs the President to prohibit the importation of all wood and related articles from Russia and Belarus.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bruce Westerman (R-AR). Co-sponsors: 91 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 7, 2022
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. (May 5, 2022)
More bills from Bruce Westerman in the 117th Congress
Other Foreign Trade and International Finance bills in the 117th Congress
- H.R. 6968: Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act
- H.R. 7108: Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act
- H.R. 8351: Formula Act
- H.R. 8982: Bulk Infant Formula to Retail Shelves Act
- S. 1489: USTR Inspector General Act of 2021
- H.R. 3498: DATA Act
- H.R. 3811: TRIPP Act
- H.R. 4476: DHS Trade and Economic Security Council Act of 2021
- H.R. 6940: Israel Anti-Boycott Act
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