The Strengthen Wood Products Supply Chain Act of 2025 streamlines the process for handling wood and plant shipments that are detained by the Interior Department under the Lacey Act, which protects against illegal timber imports. The bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to either release detained plants within 5 business days or issue a detailed detention notice explaining the reasons, expected duration, and tests to be conducted, while also allowing importers to transport plants outside government custody under bond within 10 days of detention. Importers must receive test results and documentation that allows them to replicate inspections, and the Secretary must make a final admissibility determination within 30 days or the plants are automatically excluded from entry—though importers can protest decisions and pursue court action. The bill affects importers of plant products and aims to reduce supply chain delays while maintaining enforcement of laws against illegal wildlife trafficking. The Interior Department has 180 days from the bill's enactment to issue implementing regulations.
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