John Scott Duarte: “I represent a whole bunch of orchard and vineyard growers in my district that just love the EQIP irrigation efficiency…”

H.R. 7157, my Strengthen Wood Product Supply Chains Act is simply a bill that asks for some rational process by which foreign, exotic woods are regulated as they come into the United States.

H.R. 7157, a bipartisan bill offered by Congressman Duarte, would amend the Lacey Act to foster greater accountability, transparency, and certainty for businesses.

If we had due process, we could take into account the dietary needs of American families and balance them against the air quality needs of American families.

obviously, we can't haul anything on that in regard to ag products. We certainly need to keep priorities in line and remember that the local areas are really best suited to determine what their needs are.