Washington, Jan. 23 -- Congressman Rick W. Allen issued the following press release:
Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) recently introduced H.R. 7195, the Timber Harvesters, Haulers, and Landowners Market Disruptions Relief Act. This legislation establishes a targeted federal assistance program within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), administered through the Farm Service Agency (FSA), to provide temporary financial relief to eligible forest product harvesting and hauling businesses impacted by significant market disruptions. Upon introducing the bill, Congressman Allen issued the following statement:
"Many of Georgia's rural communities are dependent on timber production and forest management for their economic well-being. Unfort...