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Schatz, Braun, Blumenauer, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Help Stop Illegal Deforestation Around The World, Fight Climate Change

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Date: Dec. 5, 2023
Location: Washington, D.C.
Issues: Environment

"Illegal deforestation poses a grave threat to our environment and our planet. I am proud to join Representative Blumenauer (OR-03) and Senators Schatz (HI) and Braun (IN) in reintroducing the FOREST Act. Our bipartisan, bicameral legislation establishes a commonsense framework for the U.S. government to combat this commodity-driven crime and provides greater transparency for American consumers. By using the market-based tools at our disposal, the U.S. can ensure that it responsibly contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving species biodiversity, and protecting critical habitats around the globe."


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