Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Summary
The TREE Act makes it unlawful, beginning in 2029, to import into the United States or sell across state lines any goods that are derived from deforestation. Importers must provide detailed due‑diligence statements proving their products are deforestation‑free, and false labeling is prohibited. Violators face civil fines up to 4% of their annual U.S. revenue, product seizure, and possible bans from federal contracts.
AI-generated summary — may be incomplete or inaccurate. Verify against the official bill text.
Track this bill
Get real-time alerts when HR 8744 changes status, plus AI-powered summaries and stage predictions.
Sign up free