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US S1418

US S1418
Bioeconomy Research and Development Act of 2021


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Introduced
04/28/2021
In Committee
04/28/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To provide for a coordinated Federal research initiative to ensure continued United States leadership in engineering biology.

AI Summary

This bill, the Bioeconomy Research and Development Act of 2021, aims to establish a National Engineering Biology Research and Development Initiative to advance research and development in engineering biology. The key provisions of the bill include: establishing an interagency committee to coordinate federal efforts, supporting research in engineering biology and biomanufacturing, developing tools and technologies, expanding education and training, accelerating commercialization, and addressing ethical, legal, environmental, safety, and security issues. The bill also outlines roles for various federal agencies, such as the National Science Foundation, Department of Commerce, Department of Energy, and others, in supporting the initiative's activities.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 04/28/2021)

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