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H.R. 8538119th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Save America’s Family Forests Act of 2026

Introduced: Apr 28, 2026
Latest action: Apr 28, 2026

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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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H11100Apr 28, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Intro-HApr 28, 2026

Introduced in House

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Lobbying Activity

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ALABAMA FARMERS FEDERATION

Registrant: ALABAMA FARMERS FEDERATION

2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30)
Jul 17, 2026

Reported lobbying issue

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Supported H.R. 8538, the Save Americas Family Forests Act of 2026 Trade (domestic/foreign): Asked U.S. Department of Commerce and USRT to investigate impacts of imported Brazilian Eucalyptus Pulp on U.S. industries Agriculture: Supported H.R. 7230 & S. 1919, the Buying American Cotton Act Supported H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 Opposed stripping Sec. 12006 of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 Supported H.R. 1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 Supported year-round E15 Supported additional economic assistance for farmers continuing to face harsh economic conditions Animals: Supported H.R. 1897, the ESA Amendments Act of 2025 Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: Supported S. 4249, the Farm Stability Act Supported H.R. 9535, the Securing Agricultures Workforce Act

Government entities reported: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Commerce, Dept of (DOC) SENATE

Reported filing-period amount: $40,000

This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.

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FOREST LANDOWNERS ASSOCIATION

Registrant: SCHOENING STRATEGIES

2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30)
Jul 17, 2026

Reported lobbying issue

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Disaster Reforestation Act - H.R. 262; Save America's Family Forests Act of 2026 - S. 4442, H.R. 8538; Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025 - S. 629.

Government entities reported: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Reported filing-period amount: $10,000

This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.

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RURAL VOICES FOR CONSERVATION COALITION

Registrant: BRUMIDI GROUP

2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30)
Jul 16, 2026

Reported lobbying issue

Natural Resources: H.R. 7567: Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 - capacity building, prescribed fire and workforce. S. 1462/H.R. 471: Fix Our Forests Act - provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) related to cultural burning and workforce. H.R. 1923: Modernizing Wildfire Safety and Prevention Act of 2025 - implementation of the Wildfire Commission Report. S. 2221: Supporting American Wood and Mill Infrastructure with Loans for Longevity (SAWMILL) Act - rural capacity and sawmill infrastructure funding. USDA Reorganization - active forest management, hazardous fuels reduction. Rural development - capacity building, workforce development and timber production. Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT). Housing: S. 2651: Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act of 2025 - rural capacity. H.R. 6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. Budget/Appropriations: Fiscal Year 2027 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Department of the Interior appropriations (U.S. Forest Service funding and report language). Agriculture: H.R.6385: Farm Transitions Act of 2025. Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: H.R. 8538: Save Americas Family Forests Act of 2026.

Government entities reported: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SENATE U.S. Forest Service

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