H.R. 6277In committeeEnvironment & energy
Federal loans would back rural sawmill expansions near restoration lands
Data as of July 11, 2026
The federal government would guarantee up to $220 million in loans to help rural sawmills build, reopen, or expand near federal lands needing restoration.45-second read · 5 questions answered below
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What does this do?
This bill would create a federal loan guarantee program for private sawmills and wood-processing facilities in rural areas. To qualify, a facility must be within 250 miles of federal land identified by the USDA or Department of the Interior as needing ecological restoration.
Who does it affect?
Rural sawmill owners and wood-processing businesses would be the primary people who could apply. Federal land managers overseeing forest and land restoration would also be affected.
Why does it matter?
Having a nearby mill could lower the government's cost of ecological restoration work, since removed timber would have a local buyer or processor. The total loan guarantees under this program would be capped at $220 million.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- Up to $220M in loan guarantees
- No direct federal spending specified
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
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- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
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Official title
SAWMILL Act
- Introduced:
- November 21, 2025
- Latest action:
- November 21, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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