A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Mass Timber Growth and Innovation Act. It was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 19, 2026. The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for mass timber products. It includes provisions for mass timber production facilities and extends the advanced manufacturing investment credit. Additionally, the bill introduces a tax credit for qualified mass timber products research expenses.
Yes· 3 of 10
- Scored +5
Does this cut taxes for small businesses?
The bill provides tax incentives and credits for mass timber production facilities and related research expenses, benefiting businesses in this sector.
- Scored +5
Would business owners be better off under this?
Business owners in the mass timber manufacturing and research sectors benefit directly from new tax credits.
- Scored +5
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The legislation introduces a tax credit for qualified mass timber products research expenses, encouraging innovation.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2 allows facilities that manufacture mass timber products to qualify as advanced manufacturing facilities. This is positive because it gives tax incentives to businesses that produce materials like cross-laminated timber, nail laminated timber, glue laminated timber, laminated strand lumber, and laminated hardwood veneer.
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Section 2 extends the credit deadline to December 31, 2031. This is beneficial because it gives businesses more time to benefit from the advanced manufacturing investment credit.
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Section 3 provides a tax credit equal to 20 percent of qualified mass timber products research expenses for the taxable year. This can help encourage research and development into mass timber products and similar new products.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any explicit mentions of negative consequences, burdens, or negative impacts for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this cut taxes for small businesses? — The bill provides tax incentives and credits for mass timber production facilities and related research expenses, benefiting businesses in this sector. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Facilities manufacturing mass timber products receive beneficial tax credits supporting their business operations. Is this likely to create jobs? — Tax incentives for mass timber production facilities encourage business expansion and job creation within the industry. Is this likely to grow the economy? — By encouraging research and investment in mass timber products, the bill promotes economic development in manufacturing and forestry.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Business owners in the mass timber manufacturing and research sectors benefit directly from new tax credits. Would farmers be better off under this? — Increased demand for timber and forest products supports forestry and related agricultural economies. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Growth in the mass timber industry provides economic opportunities for rural and timber-dependent regions.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — Promoting mass timber products can benefit rural forestry and timber-producing communities. Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — The bill supports sustainable mass timber manufacturing and related research as alternative building materials.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The legislation introduces a tax credit for qualified mass timber products research expenses, encouraging innovation.
- 10/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/19/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Suzanne BonamiciDemocrat · Oregon
Chellie PingreeDemocrat · Maine
Glenn ThompsonRepublican · Pennsylvania