Mississippi Senate urges Congress to block EU-style deforestation rules
Feb 18, 2026
Feb 18, 2026
The Mississippi Senate passed a resolution asking Congress to discourage implementation of certain European Union deforestation regulations, saying the rules could harm U.S. farmers; the measure was sponsored by Senators McCaughn, Suber and Berry and carried by morning roll call.
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The Mississippi Senate voted to approve a resolution urging Congress to oppose implementation of certain European Union deforestation rules that sponsors said could impose costs on U.S. farmers.
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