Dear Friend,
Recently, I introduced bipartisan legislation with Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Derek Kilmer and Glenn Thompson to open up new markets and create jobs for rural economies by providing research, assistance and incentives for the construction of tall wood buildings throughout the United States.
The Timber Innovation Act (H.R. 5628) would spur the use of tall wood building construction – those above 85 feet or seven stories – through the use of less expensive and less carbon-intensive building materials, like cross-laminated timber (CLT). While wood has been used as a building material for centuries, through modern advancements, buildings can now be constructed with wood products that are more flexible, less flammable and sturdier than ever before.
Washington’s First District is home to communities like Darrington, Everson and Deming, all of which have economies dependent on forest products. Advancing tall wood building construction through the Timber Innovation Act is a win for working families and our environment. The technological advancements in cross-laminated timber have made it easier for us to support healthy forests, wildlife habitats and rural economies. What’s more, encouraging the use of green building materials rather than those dependent on fossil fuels will reduce greenhouse gases creating a cleaner, healthier environment for future generations.
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Sincerely,
Suzan
