To establish in the Department of Defense a program to support the expansion of domestic bioindustrial manufacturing capacity.
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Overview
This bill establishes a program within the Department of Defense to support the expansion of domestic manufacturing capabilities for bioindustrial products. The program will provide awards to eligible entities for establishing, upgrading, or retooling facilities to produce these products, which are defined as chemicals and materials relevant to the Department of Defense. The goal is to bolster domestic resilience and supply chains for critical biomanufactured goods.
Key provisions
- Establishes a program within the Department of Defense to support bioindustrial manufacturing expansion.
- Allows the Secretary of Defense to award funds to eligible entities for facility establishment, upgrade, and retooling.
- Awards will be competitive and consider factors like technology potential, meeting warfighter needs, facility capabilities, geographic distribution, and proximity to raw materials.
- Recipients must report on progress, timelines, and products being manufactured.
- The Secretary must submit reports to Congress detailing the program's activities and awards.
- Defines key terms such as ‘biomanufacturing,’ ‘critical biomanufactured product,’ ‘eligible bioindustrial manufacturing facility,’ and ‘eligible entity.’
- Provides for a 10-year sunset provision with potential for extension based on national security needs.
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- Department of Defense
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