Bedrock act
Bedrock Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill directs the Secretary of Commerce to boost U.S. biomanufacturing competitiveness, identify potential weaknesses in the supply chain, and improve transparency in federal processes related to biomanufactured products. It tasks the Secretary with assessing the availability of critical inputs, consulting with agencies, and creating a public resource outlining relevant federal resources. The bill also aims to identify and make available industry best practices for biomanufacturing and supply chain resilience.
Key provisions
- Designates a senior official to lead biomanufacturing efforts at the Department of Commerce.
- Identifies vulnerabilities in biomanufacturing supply chains, including reliance on foreign adversaries.
- Improves transparency regarding federal processes impacting biomanufactured products.
- Maintains a public website consolidating federal resources related to biomanufacturing.
- Conducts regular assessments of critical biomanufacturing inputs and domestic production capacity.
- Develops and publishes a prioritized action plan to address supply-chain risks and commercialization barriers.
- Identifies and makes publicly available industry-led best practices for biomanufacturing.
- Establishes points of contact within relevant federal agencies to assist non-federal entities.
Who is affected
- Department of Commerce
- Biomanufacturing Industry
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