U.S. Rep. Rick Allen, R-GA, recently introduced H.R. 7195, the Timber Harvesters, Haulers, and Landowners Market Disruptions Relief Act that he says will help Georgia’s rural communities and timber farmers. This legislation establishes a targeted federal assistance program within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), administered through the Farm Service Agency (FSA), to provide temporary financial relief to eligible forest product harvesting and hauling businesses impacted by significant market disruptions.
"Many of Georgia's rural communities are dependent on timber production and forest management for their economic well-being. Unfortunately, our timber harvesting and hauling businesses are facing significant turmoil due to recent mill closures, natural disasters, trade barriers, and declines in stumpage and delivered timber prices,” said Allen. “My legislation—the Timber Harvesters, Haulers, and Landowners Market Disruptions Relief Act—seeks to provide landowners a lifeline during times of market uncertainty, restore our resilient forestry industry, and strengthen rural America. I am proud to lead this bill and will work diligently to bring it up for a House vote.”
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