Bill > S2693

This bill amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to expand and strengthen the Biobased Markets Program, which promotes the use and procurement of products made from agricultural or forestry materials. The bill introduces several key provisions, including requiring federal agencies to annually increase their contracts for biobased-only products, establishing price preferences for biobased products, and promoting products produced wholly or partially in the United States. The legislation mandates that within two years, federal agencies must train procurement staff on biobased product purchasing, update federal procurement catalogs to clearly identify eligible biobased products, and ensure compliance with biobased procurement requirements. Additionally, the bill requires the Comptroller General to conduct a comprehensive review of the program's implementation within two years, assessing agency compliance, the effectiveness of guidelines, and opportunities to improve biobased product procurement. The bill aims to support domestic agricultural industries, encourage sustainable product development, and increase the use of environmentally friendly, American-made biobased products across federal agencies.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2693/all-info