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Hardwood Federation Fly-In

June 9-10, 2026

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The annual Hardwood Federation Fly-In to D.C. will take place on June 9-10, 2026. This is a great year to visit our nation’s capital…not only is it a chance to share your insights, concerns, and opportunities with your Members of Congress, it is also a great way to celebrate the United States’ 250th Birthday.  Washington will be in full celebration mode in June, with plenty of special events to enjoy.

Our agenda this year is tight and focused to make the best use of your valuable time. As in the past, we will start with a welcome reception on Tuesday, June 9 and spend Wednesday, June 10 on Capitol Hill meeting with your elected officials.  We will end the day with two select PAC events for our friends on both sides of the aisle. 

If you are considering participating in the Fly-In for the first time, please be assured that the Federation team will hold  briefing session before and during the Fly-In, develop materials to share, identify a state or regional group of peers for you to spend the day with, schedule meetings, and be available to answer any questions you may have. 

A limited block of rooms is available at the Fly-In Host Hotel, the Embassy Suites D.C. Convention Center.  Register today to take advantage of our special rate!

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The United Voice of the Hardwood Industry

The Hardwood Federation brings together 30 associations dedicated to promoting and supporting the hardwood industry. We are the voice of the industry in Washington and we are proud to represent you. 

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Washington Watch

Welcome to the Second Session of the 119th Congress.

Both the House and Senate are in session this week, although the House postponed action until Tuesday because of the threat of unusually powerful storms descending on the Washington area. Lawmakers will continue to try to solve for a lapse in funding for the Department of Homeland Security, but talks have been unproductive thus far.

In committee action this week, the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee will hold a hearing to consider Glen Smith’s nomination to be Undersecretary for Rural Development at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. On Wednesday, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee will hold a hearing titled “Challenges and Opportunities with Implementing the Endangered Species Act.”

U.S. House of Representatives

  • The House is in Session.

U.S. Senate

  • The Senate is in Session.

Cheat Sheet

March 12, 2026

Administration Launches New Trade Investigations: On Wednesday, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced an investigation into structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors targeting China, the European Union, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Mexico, Japan, and India. USTR will open a docket for comments on March 17 through April 15 and hold a hearing on May 5. The investigations are being conducted under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 and could lead to the imposition of new tariffs on our trading partners. As we know, the president has also imposed a flat 10 percent global tariff last month under a different statute after the Supreme Court’s IEEPA decision. That 10 percent tariff is now being challenged in court. USTR also plans to launch an investigation today into forced labor practices in 60 countries. It is currently unclear which countries will be investigated and whether there is overlap with the 301 effort. The Hardwood Federation will review the formal notification once it is issued to assess if or how we should comment.

USDA Deputy Secretary Notes Need to Support US Hardwood Industry: Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Vaden made comments this week on the AgBull podcast regarding the need to sell more U.S. hardwood internationally.  Mr. Vaden also acknowledged the US Government’s role is pushing countries to meet purchase agreements in upcoming trade discussions.  You can listen to the full conversation here; hardwood comments are made around the 22 minute mark.

More Agriculture Relief Pending: Senator John Boozman (R-AR), Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee reiterated his call for new federal aid to agriculture industries in the combined wake of global trade uncertainty, winter storm damage, US activities in Iran and the resulting spike in gas prices. The Chairman and several Senate colleagues have been pushing for additional agriculture relief funds for the last few months.  The Federation is working diligently to include hardwood relief in any package that moves forward.  We will keep you apprised of progress.

Fly-In 2026 – Hold the Date!

The Annual Hardwood Fly-In to D.C. will take place on June 8-10, 2026. The Hardwood industry will converge on Capitol Hill to meet with members of Congress, reinforce the value of the industry to rural economies, and advocate for policies that support hardwood companies.  Details will be shared early next week.  Don’t miss this opportunity to make your voice heard…especially important during a pivotal election year.

Thoughts on the Cheat Sheet? Let us know at Hardwood.Federation@hardwoodfederation.com! 

 



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