Hardwood Federation Fly-In

June 9-10, 2026

Registration Now Open

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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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 19, 2026

HF Fly-In Registration NOW OPEN: 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. 

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!

Click Here to Register for the Fly-In TODAY!

EUDR Discussions Continue: The European Union continues to discuss how to implement the EU Deforestation Regulations that have created such concern for the US wood products industry. The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) is doing stellar work to communicate the reality of US harvesting practices and supply chain safeguards to various enforcement agencies in Europe. The Hardwood Federation works in coordination with AHEC to inform US government officials and provide additional support as needed. We also coordinate with industry allies. Seventeen forest products industry associations, representing key sectors, joined together to sign a Joint Statement noting the need for additional changes to the regulation including amendments to the plot-level geolocation data requirements.

Bipartisan Save Our Sequoias Act Passes House:  The Save Our Sequoias Act provides a comprehensive response to address imminent threats facing the iconic Giant Sequoias. The bill improves interagency coordination, utilizes robust scientific analysis to triage high priority Giant Sequoia groves, expedites forest restoration projects by codifying and streamlining existing emergency procedures, and provides substantial new tools and resources to land managers.

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

 





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