MS HR75

Mississippi House Resolution urges Congress to pass legislation prohibiting implementation of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which requires commodities like timber, cattle, soy, and coffee to be proven deforestation-free before entering EU markets.

The EU purchased approximately 22% of U.S. hardwood lumber exports and 15% of all U.S. forest product exports in 2024, with non-compliance penalties ranging from large fines to permanent EU market bans.

Forestry is Mississippi's second-largest agricultural commodity, contributing $1.48 billion annually to the state economy, with 19 million acres of forestland divided among 130,000 landowners.

The resolution argues EUDR's traceability requirements are unworkable for U.S. supply chains, which lack vertical integration, and would harm American producers who already operate under rigorous environmental protections.

The resolution calls on President Trump and Congress to prohibit EUDR implementation and requests distribution to federal officials including Senate Majority Leader Thune and House Speaker Johnson.