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To provide for the establishment of technology maturation facilities for the bioindustrial sector, and for other purposes.

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The BIO-SCALE Act directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish at least three regional, nonprofit, open-access technology maturation facilities for the bioindustrial sector to develop and scale biotechnologies for commercial use. The facilities would provide fermentation equipment, biomass processing capabilities, and infrastructure for testing and scaling bio-based chemicals, fuels, and materials. The Secretary must solicit proposals from eligible entities, select geographically distributed sites with preference for rural areas and existing bioindustrial hubs, and coordinate with federal agencies including the Department of Energy and Department of Defense.

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Bill details

Congress
119
Bill type
hr
Introduced
May 20, 2026
Sponsor
James BairdRIN
Cosponsors
1
Last action
May 20, 2026— Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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