119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 8744
The TREE Act establishes a comprehensive import system to prevent products made from commodities linked to deforestation from entering the United States market. The law targets six key commodities—cattle, cocoa, palm oil, rubber, soy, and wood—and prohibits imports of goods made from these materials if they were sourced from land that was deforested after December 31, 2020. Companies importing these products must submit detailed "due diligence statements" to Customs and Border Protection that certify their goods are deforestation-free and include supplier information and geolocation data, particularly for high-risk countries. Violations carry steep penalties including civil fines up to 4 percent of a company's annual U.S. revenue, confiscation of goods, and exclusion from federal contracts for up to 12 months, with harsher penalties for repeat offenders. Starting in 2029, the government will conduct tiered inspections at varying rates based on country risk levels to enforce the import prohibition.