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Introduced
04/28/2021
04/28/2021
In Committee
04/28/2021
04/28/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1418/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1418/BILLS-117s1418is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1418/BILLS-117s1418is.pdf.pdf |
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