The Mass Timber Federal Buildings Act of 2026 directs federal agencies to prioritize using innovative wood products in the construction, renovation, and leasing of government buildings, including military installations. The bill requires that wood products come from U.S. facilities and U.S. forestlands managed according to responsible forestry practices, with extra preference given to wood sourced from forest restoration projects, wildfire prevention efforts, or small family and tribal forests. The General Services Administration and Department of Defense are the primary agencies responsible for implementing this contracting preference. Within 180 days of the bill's enactment, the GSA must conduct a lifecycle assessment of the environmental impact of wood-based federal buildings and report findings to Congress within an additional 180 days. The legislation aims to boost domestic wood product industries while supporting sustainable forestry practices and reducing catastrophic wildfire risks.
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