Bill · H.R. 8268· House(119-HR-8268)
Biotechnology for All High School Students Act
- Introduced
- 4/14/2026
- Last activity
- 4/14/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Sponsored by
- Sarah McBride
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Biotechnology for All High School Students Act" aims to support biotechnology education for secondary school students. It authorizes the Director to provide competitive, merit-reviewed awards to eligible entities for creating or expanding biotechnology programs. These funds can be used for teacher training, curriculum development, and purchasing laboratory equipment. The bill also allows for the establishment of partnerships between higher education, the private sector, and nonprofits. To guide these efforts, a National Biotechnology Education Consortium will be created to provide recommendations. The goal is to facilitate biotechnology education in both formal and informal learning environments.
Yes· 3 of 23
Would students be better off under this?+9
Directly funds new programs, equipment, and credentials for secondary students.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+8
Provides high school students with advanced education and industry-recognized credentials.
Does this put more money into public schools?+7
Provides grants for secondary school biotechnology programs, equipment, and teacher training.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
Creates a new grant program and consortium, increasing government expenditures.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Teachers: The bill allows funds to be used for professional development and training regarding lab instruction, curriculum design, and pedagogy, which benefits educators (Section 2(a)(c)(1)).
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Improved Learning Materials: Funds can be used for the development and distribution of curricula and instructional materials specifically related to biotechnology (Section 2(a)(c)(2)).
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Access to Equipment: The bill provides for the acquisition of laboratory and instructional equipment, which can enhance the learning environment for students (Section 2(a)(c)(3)).
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Career Advancement Opportunities: The act supports the development of transferable and stackable biotechnology credentials for students (Section 2(a)(c)(5)).
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Equity in Education: The Director may prioritize awards for entities that demonstrate a need for or have limited access to biotechnology educational resources (Section 2(a)(d)).
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Enhanced Collaboration: The bill promotes partnerships between higher education, private sector entities, and nonprofit organizations to facilitate education (Section 2(a)(c)(4)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text contains no specific information regarding potential negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
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 Students+9Good For Young Adults+8Good For Rural Residents+6Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Middle Class Households+4Good For Urban Residents+4Good For African Americans+3Good For Asian Americans+3Good For Business Owners+3Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For Native Americans+3Good For White Americans+3Good For High Income Households+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+7Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+3Improves Pandemic Preparedness+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+3Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+2Increases Job Creation+2Reduces Government Spending-1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 9/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/14/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Nikki BudzinskiDemocrat · Illinois
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Chrissy HoulahanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Seth MoultonDemocrat · Massachusetts
Richard McCormickRepublican · Georgia
Haley StevensDemocrat · Michigan
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia