TREE Act

Starting January 1, 2029, this bill would make it illegal to import or sell across state lines goods made from cattle, cocoa, palm oil, rubber, soy, or wood that come from land deforested or degraded on or after December 31, 2020. Importers of these commodities would have to give Customs and Border Protection a due diligence statement with supplier details and proof the goods are deforestation free. The U.S. Trade Representative would rank every country as high, moderate, or low risk, and Customs would inspect set minimum shares of imports based on that rank. Violators could face fines of up to 4 percent of their U.S. revenue, seizure of goods, and up to 12 months without federal contracts or funding. Half of penalty money collected would go to help developing countries manage deforestation.

Full text and official record on Congress.gov

Sponsors

• Lloyd Doggett Democrat sponsor
• 26 cosponsors