Bill · H.R. 7936· House(119-HR-7936)
Bioindustrial Scale-Up for Supply Chains and Energy Resiliency Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 3/16/2026
- Last activity
- 3/16/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Sponsored by
- James Baird
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 6
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Bioindustrial Scale-Up for Supply Chains and Energy Resiliency Act of 2026," aims to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005. It focuses on supporting the development and commercial application of biotechnology products to increase energy resiliency. The legislation directs the Secretary to establish at least two bioindustrial technology maturation facilities by September 30, 2030. These facilities are intended to help scale up products and processes to move them toward commercial readiness. The bill also seeks to address current gaps in biomanufacturing capacity and infrastructure.
Yes· 3 of 13
Does this put more money into scientific research?+7
The bill authorizes $225.5 million for the development and demonstration of biotechnology products.
Would business owners be better off under this?+6
The bill provides infrastructure to help biotechnology innovators reach commercial scale.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+6
The bill aims to help biotechnology innovators scale products toward commercial readiness and financial return.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Workforce Development and Job Creation: The Secretary must consider how covered facilities align with local workforce needs and the potential for job creation (Section 3, subsection (2)(A)(iv)). Additionally, facilities may specifically support training and workforce development in bioindustrial manufacturing (Section 3, subsection (3)(A)(E)).
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Increased Access to Innovation: The bill promotes "open access" to infrastructure, data, or research resources, meaning they are available without intellectual property barriers and accessible to public and private entities on an equitable basis (Section 3, subsection (3)(1)(8)).
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Support for Rural Communities: Covered facilities may develop policies to ensure open access with a specific focus on including rural communities (Section 3, subsection (3)(4)(A)).
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Economic and Industrial Growth: The facilities are designed to help biotechnology innovators prove their products can scale, providing a path to financial return (Section 3, subsection (2)(1)) and addressing the current lack of sufficient biomanufacturing capacity (Section 3, subsection (2)(2)(A)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Loss of Intellectual Property Rights for Federal Employees: Any intellectual property created by a Federal employee at a covered facility during their duties will be considered part of the public domain (Section 3, subsection (3)(7)(A)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+6Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Union Workers+3Good For Low Income Households+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+6Increases Job Creation+5Improves Small Business Support+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+5Improves Environmental Protections+4
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+1
- 10/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/6/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/16/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Jake AuchinclossDemocrat · Massachusetts
Stephanie BiceRepublican · Oklahoma
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Chrissy HoulahanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Ro KhannaDemocrat · California
Josh RileyDemocrat · New York
Pete SessionsRepublican · Texas
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia