SB3371: FOREST Act of 2023 Fostering Overseas Rule of law and Environmentally Sound Trade Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to combat illegal deforestation by prohibiting the importation of products made wholly or in part of certain commodities produced on land undergoing illegal deforestation, and for other purposes.
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The FOREST Act of 2023 aims to stop illegal deforestation by banning imports of products made from certain commodities grown on illegally deforested land. The bill affects companies that import goods like agricultural products or forest products into the United States. Illegal deforestation means cutting down forests without permission or in violation of local laws. The bill has been introduced in Congress and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.
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