Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)
A resolution designating October 12, 2026, as "National Loggers Day".
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5274)
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
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates October 12, 2026, as National Loggers Day. It recognizes the logging industry for serving as an economic driver and cultural tradition in the United States for centuries. The text highlights that loggers create rural jobs, provide revenue for governments, and supply renewable materials for everyday products. Furthermore, it notes that loggers are the first link in the $288,000,000 domestic forest products supply chain. Finally, the measure acknowledges that loggers help accomplish healthy forest management plans.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +3
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
The resolution notes that healthy forests managed by loggers provide young forests that sequester carbon for cleaner air.
- Scored +3
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The measure highlights that loggers help accomplish healthy forest management plans that protect watersheds and wildlife habitats.
- Scored +3
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?
The resolution notes that loggers are the means by which healthy forest management plans and wildfire reduction are accomplished.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic and Job Support: The text notes that the logging industry creates rural jobs and provides revenue for local and State governments and National forests. This could benefit individuals by supporting local employment and public funding.
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Environmental and Public Safety Benefits: The resolution states that loggers are the means by which healthy forest management plans are accomplished. According to the text, healthy forests create vital wildlife habitats, protect watersheds, provide cleaner air, offer recreational opportunities, and reduce the loss of life and property from wildfires.
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Resource and Energy Contributions: The text points out that loggers provide renewable material for products used by people every day and are part of the energy future through innovative clean energy solutions and jobs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens 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.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The measure highlights that loggers help accomplish healthy forest management plans that protect watersheds and wildlife habitats. Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — The resolution notes that loggers are the means by which healthy forest management plans and wildfire reduction are accomplished. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — The resolution notes that healthy forests managed by loggers provide young forests that sequester carbon for cleaner air. Does this invest in rural communities? — The resolution highlights that the logging industry creates rural jobs and provides revenue for local and State governments. Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — The resolution acknowledges innovative clean energy solutions and clean energy jobs as part of the future.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The resolution acknowledges the logging industry as an economic driver and part of a multi-billion dollar forest products supply chain. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The measure highlights the economic contributions of the logging industry, which largely consists of small businesses. Is this likely to create jobs? — The resolution recognizes the logging industry for creating rural jobs.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The resolution recognizes the logging industry for creating rural jobs and supporting local government revenues.
- 9/30/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5274)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Susan CollinsRepublican · Maine