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ALLEGHENY NATIONAL FOREST HAS IT ALL

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On 2026-06-11, Representative Glenn Thompson (R-PA-15) delivered a floor speech titled "ALLEGHENY NATIONAL FOREST HAS IT ALL" in the House.

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ALLEGHENY NATIONAL FOREST HAS IT ALL

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 99 (Thursday, June 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 99 (Thursday, June 11, 2026)] [House] [Page H4088] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ALLEGHENY NATIONAL FOREST HAS IT ALL (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight National Forest Week celebrated earlier this month. This week is an opportunity for us to celebrate the beauty of our national forests. I am proud to represent the Allegheny National Forest, the only national forest in Pennsylvania. Whether it is forestry, energy production, timber harvesting, or an abundance of outdoor activities, the Allegheny National Forest has it all. For generations, the Allegheny National Forest has brought economic prosperity to the region. This month I was proud to introduce the Mass Timber Federal Buildings Act with Representative Andrea Salinas of Oregon. This bipartisan legislation provides incentives for the use of mass timber building materials in Federal contracting, giving timber and other forest products companies the ability to compete for construction, renovation, or acquisition of public buildings, and for military construction. The Mass Timber Federal Buildings Act is a clear step in the right step. It ensures we continue to support the Allegheny National Forest, rural communities, and businessowners. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this bipartisan legislation and support our Nation's timber industry and forests. ____________________

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ALLEGHENY NATIONAL FOREST HAS IT ALL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 99 (Thursday, June 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 99 (Thursday, June 11, 2026)] [House] [Page H4088] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ALLEGHENY NATIONAL FOREST HAS IT ALL (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight National Forest Week celebrated earlier this month. This week is an opportunity for us to celebrate the beauty of our national forests. I am proud to represent the Allegheny National Forest, the only national forest in Pennsylvania. Whether it is forestry, energy production, timber harvesting, or an abundance of outdoor activities, the Allegheny National Forest has it all. For generations, the Allegheny National Forest has brought economic prosperity to the region. This month I was proud to introduce the Mass Timber Federal Buildings Act with Representative Andrea Salinas of Oregon. This bipartisan legislation provides incentives for the use of mass timber building materials in Federal contracting, giving timber and other forest products companies the ability to compete for construction, renovation, or acquisition of public buildings, and for military construction. The Mass Timber Federal Buildings Act is a clear step in the right step. It ensures we continue to support the Allegheny National Forest, rural communities, and businessowners. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this bipartisan legislation and support our Nation's timber industry and forests. ____________________