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HR 8918·Federal·house

BIO-SCALE Act

In CommitteeFiled May 20, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4] (R)
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Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

May 20, 2026

Summary

The BIO‑SCALE Act would have the Commerce Secretary establish at least three nonprofit, open‑access centers where bio‑based chemicals, fuels and materials can be developed and tested. Public and private foundations, nonprofits and universities that operate in the United States could receive competitive grants to design, build and run these facilities, which must be able to handle many different products and be spread across the country. The aim is to boost U.S. leadership in bioindustrial innovation and generate jobs.

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