Producing Real Opportunities for Technology and Entrepreneurs Investing in Nutrition Act
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- Passed House
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Overview
This bill, the Producing Real Opportunities for Technology and Entrepreneurs Investing in Nutrition Act, aims to boost the U.S. protein supply and food security by establishing research centers of excellence focused on alternative protein innovation, particularly through biomanufacturing and utilizing underutilized biomass. It also creates grant programs to support workforce development and domestic food biomanufacturing capabilities. The legislation seeks to diversify the food system, increase resilience, and potentially strengthen national security by investing in research and development of innovative protein sources.
Key provisions
- Establishes research centers of excellence for alternative protein innovation, including biomanufacturing and biomass conversion.
- Creates grant programs for food biomanufacturing and bioprocessing workforce development.
- Authorizes funding for a national program dedicated to protein security and farmer prosperity.
- Establishes a grant program to support the development of a domestic food biomanufacturing and production capability.
- Amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to prioritize alternative protein research.
- Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a national strategy on protein security.
- Modifies the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act to include bioprocessing and biomass conversion.
- Authorizes appropriations for various programs related to protein innovation and research.
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