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A 8673

Enacts the tropical rainforest economic & environmental sustainability act and establishes the supply chain transparency assistance program

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Deborah Glick and 3 co-sponsors

Enacts the Tropical Rainforest Economic & Environmental Sustainability Act and creates the Supply Chain Transparency Assistance Program to boost rainforest sourcing transparency.

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
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Bill Summary · A 8673

Summary of Bill A 8673 — Tropical Rainforest Economic & Environmental Sustainability Act; Supply Chain Transparency Assistance Program

Overview

Bill A 8673 introduces the Tropical Rainforest Economic & Environmental Sustainability Act and creates the Supply Chain Transparency Assistance Program. The bill was introduced on May 27, 2025 and is presently REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS. The action history shows the same referral listed more than once on the same date.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill appears designed to promote both economic development and environmental protection in tropical rainforest contexts.
  • It also seeks to establish a dedicated program to support and improve transparency across supply chains related to tropical rainforest resources and production.

Key Provisions (as described in the bill’s title and status)

  • Enactment of the Tropical Rainforest Economic & Environmental Sustainability Act.
  • Establishment of the Supply Chain Transparency Assistance Program.

Note: The provided information does not include the full statutory text, so specific program structure, eligibility criteria, funding sources, reporting requirements, enforcement provisions, or implementation timelines are not detailed here. The actual bill text would define these elements.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Businesses and organizations involved in tropical rainforest resources and supply chains would be primary stakeholders, as the act and program are oriented toward sustainability and transparency.
  • Government agencies responsible for environmental, economic development, and trade-related oversight would administer or regulate the program.
  • Consumers and end-users could benefit from increased transparency and sustainability in products linked to tropical rainforest sourcing.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction date: May 27, 2025.
  • Legislative action: Referred to the Committee on Government Operations (listed twice in the actions on the same date).
  • Related/companion and prior-session bills exist (see Related Bills section) that may inform or be synchronized with A 8673.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Deborah Glick
  • Cosponsors: Jo Anne Simon, Steven Otis, Anna Kelles

Related Bills

  • Prior-session related: A 6872, A 9711, A 5682
  • Senate companion: S 7203 (listed as a companion in related materials)

Summary Notes for Prospective Readers

  • The bill centers on two pillars: (1) enacting a new statute to advance tropical rainforest economic and environmental sustainability, and (2) creating a program to assist with achieving supply chain transparency.
  • Detailed provisions, funding, governance, and implementation timelines would be clarified in the full bill text and any fiscal notes or amendments that may accompany it as it progresses through the Legislature.
  • Stakeholders interested in environmental policy, sustainable trade, and supply chain due diligence may want to monitor updates from the Government Operations committee and any accompanying fiscal analyses.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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