HR4832-119

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2025.

3. Definitions Section 9001 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8101) is amended— by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (6), (7) through (12), and (13) through (17) as paragraphs (7) through (9), (11) through (16), and (18) through (22), respectively; by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: The term bio-attributed plastic means a plastic product that is a bioproduct and not a biobased product. The term bio-attributed product means a product that is determined by the Secretary to be a commercial or industrial product (other than food or feed) that is produced from or composed of (in whole or in part) biological products, including a material or compound subsequently used to make a more complex compound or product. For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term biological product includes a product that contains, in whole or in part, renewable agricultural material, a plant-based product, animal-derived material, or forestry material. The term biobased plastic means a plastic product that is a biobased product. by inserting after paragraph (9) (as so redesignated) the following: The term bioproduct means— a biobased product; or a bio-attributed product. by inserting after paragraph (16) (as so redesignated) the following: The term plant-based product means a product (other than food or feed) that— is composed, in whole or in significant part, of materials produced by plants or other organisms through photosynthesis; and is a biobased product. (4)Bio-attributed plasticThe term bio-attributed plastic means a plastic product that is a bioproduct and not a biobased product. (5)Bio-attributed product (A)In generalThe term bio-attributed product means a product that is determined by the Secretary to be a commercial or industrial product (other than food or feed) that is produced from or composed of (in whole or in part) biological products, including a material or compound subsequently used to make a more complex compound or product. (B)Biological productFor purposes of subparagraph (A), the term biological product includes a product that contains, in whole or in part, renewable agricultural material, a plant-based product, animal-derived material, or forestry material. (6)Biobased plasticThe term biobased plastic means a plastic product that is a biobased product.; (10)BioproductThe term bioproduct means— (A)a biobased product; or (B)a bio-attributed product.; and (17)Plant-based productThe term plant-based product means a product (other than food or feed) that— (A)is composed, in whole or in significant part, of materials produced by plants or other organisms through photosynthesis; and (B)is a biobased product..

4. Biobased markets program Section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8102) is amended— in subsection (a)— in paragraph (2)— in subparagraph (A)(i)— in subclause (II)(bb), by striking and at the end; in subclause (III), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and by adding at the end the following: on an annual basis, update the procurement requirement described in subclause (III) by increasing the number of biobased-only contracts or the volume purchased under those contracts from the previous year. in subparagraph (B), by striking clause (iii) and inserting the following: are available only at a price that exceeds the price premium established under paragraph (3)(B)(viii) for those items. by adding at the end the following: The Secretary, in coordination with the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, shall issue guidance to procuring agencies to consider product lifespan, savings, and efficacy when making procurement decisions under this subsection. in paragraph (3)(B)— in clause (vii), by striking and at the end; by redesignating clause (viii) as clause (ix); and by inserting after clause (vii) the following: establish price premiums for different types of biobased products; and in paragraph (4)— in subparagraph (A)— by striking clause (ii); and by redesignating clauses (iii) and (iv) as clauses (ii) and (iii), respectively; in subparagraph (B)(i)— in the matter preceding subclause (I)— by inserting and the Secretary after Policy; and by striking information concerning— and inserting a report that describes, for the year covered by the report—; in subclause (I), by inserting , including the actions taken by the procuring agency to establish and implement the biobased procurement program of the procuring agency under that paragraph before the semicolon; in subclause (IV), by striking and at the end; in subclause (V), by striking and at the end; and by adding at the end the following: the specific categories of biobased products that are unavailable to meet the procurement needs of the procuring agency; and the desired performance standards and other relevant specifications for those products; and if applicable, the procurement requirement or updated procurement requirement established under paragraph (2)(A)(i) that the procuring agency failed to meet and reasons for the failure; and by adding at the end the following: The Office of Federal Procurement Policy, in consultation with the Secretary, shall— annually collect the information required to be reported under subparagraph (B) and make the information publicly available; and annually verify, using the information collected under subparagraph (B), that each procuring agency under paragraph (2)(A)(i), as applicable, has established a procurement program in accordance with subclause (I) of that paragraph. Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, each procuring agency shall have completed training on biobased product purchasing for the appropriate staff of the procuring agency, including contracting officers, purchase card managers, and purchase card holders. The Office of Federal Procurement Policy, in cooperation with the Secretary, shall provide training materials for procuring agencies conducting training pursuant to clause (i). Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph, the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy, in cooperation with the Secretary, shall— direct the Administrator of General Services to update the Federal Procurement Data System described in section 1122(a)(4) of title 41, United States Code, or any successor system, to include biobased product designations; direct that the System for Award Management collect biobased product purchasing data; direct that Federal online procurement systems, including GSA Advantage! and FedMall, include designations for products that meet the guidelines under paragraph (3); require, to the maximum extent practicable, that Federal online procurement systems, including GSA Advantage! and FedMall, use North American Industry Classification System codes, North American Product Classification System-based product codes, and other product codes, as determined in consultation with the Secretary, when identifying products that meet the guidelines under paragraph (3); and require agencies with online Federal sales platforms to include reporting of these purchases in their reporting on products that meet the guidelines under paragraph (3). in subsection (b)— in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following: Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, the Secretary shall, in coordination with the Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture, notify the public of how to report an instance of unauthorized use of the label described in paragraph (1). by adding at the end the following: The Secretary may conduct outreach to educate the public on and promote the use of biobased products, including by— conducting outreach to small businesses producing biobased products that seek a label under this subsection; providing information about biobased product procurement preferences to State procurement agencies; and establishing public-private partnerships to further increase awareness and use of biobased products. The Secretary may establish an account to accept contributions of non-Federal funds to carry out public marketing and education under paragraph (5). Contributions of non-Federal funds received to carry out the activities under paragraph (5) shall— be deposited into the account established under this paragraph for those activities; be available to and subject to the control of the Secretary, without further appropriation and until expended, to carry out those activities; and supplement any funding made available under subsection (k) and allocated by the Secretary for those activities. Not later than December 31, 2025, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall make publicly available on the website of the Department of Agriculture and submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives a report that includes— a list of the biobased products that were authorized to use the label described in paragraph (1) during the preceding fiscal year; a description of the audit and compliance activities conducted under paragraph (3)(B) during the preceding fiscal year, including any findings of noncompliance and any actions taken by the Secretary to address the noncompliance; a description of the public marketing and education conducted by the Secretary under paragraph (5); and a plan for conducting public marketing and education under that paragraph for the following two fiscal years that is designed to increase the use of the label described in paragraph (1) and the purchase of biobased products; and the total amount of contributions of non-Federal funds accepted into the account established under paragraph (6). in subsection (f)(1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking The Secretary and the Secretary of Commerce shall jointly and inserting The Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary, shall; in subsection (j)(3)— in subparagraph (A)— in clause (v), by striking ; and and inserting , including greenhouse gas emissions reduced and avoided;; in clause (vi), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and by adding at the end the following: identifying available industry methodologies to establish a lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions assessment methodology for biobased products. in subparagraph (B), by striking this subparagraph and inserting the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2025 and every 5 years thereafter; in subsection (k), by striking 2023 each place it appears and inserting 2031; and in subsection (l)— by striking In this section and inserting the following: In this section by adding at the end the following: To determine the contents of biobased products, the Secretary shall use— the most recent version of the ASTM–D–6866 standard of ASTM International; or any alternative standard that the Secretary determines appropriate. In carrying out subparagraph (A)(ii), the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, comply with the requirements for a Federal agency issuing a rule under chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Administrative Procedure Act). Prior to issuing any rule or guidance pursuant to this subsection, the Secretary shall consult with stakeholders that the Secretary determines relevant, such as farmers, feedstock suppliers and handlers, and biomanufacturers, regarding the potential impact of the rule or guidance on the relevant industry. (IV)on an annual basis, update the procurement requirement described in subclause (III) by increasing the number of biobased-only contracts or the volume purchased under those contracts from the previous year.; (iii)are available only at a price that exceeds the price premium established under paragraph (3)(B)(viii) for those items.; and (G)GuidanceThe Secretary, in coordination with the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, shall issue guidance to procuring agencies to consider product lifespan, savings, and efficacy when making procurement decisions under this subsection.; (viii)establish price premiums for different types of biobased products; and; and (VI) (aa)the specific categories of biobased products that are unavailable to meet the procurement needs of the procuring agency; and (bb)the desired performance standards and other relevant specifications for those products; and (VII)if applicable, the procurement requirement or updated procurement requirement established under paragraph (2)(A)(i) that the procuring agency failed to meet and reasons for the failure; and; and (D)VerificationThe Office of Federal Procurement Policy, in consultation with the Secretary, shall— (i)annually collect the information required to be reported under subparagraph (B) and make the information publicly available; and (ii)annually verify, using the information collected under subparagraph (B), that each procuring agency under paragraph (2)(A)(i), as applicable, has established a procurement program in accordance with subclause (I) of that paragraph. (E)Training (i)In generalNot later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, each procuring agency shall have completed training on biobased product purchasing for the appropriate staff of the procuring agency, including contracting officers, purchase card managers, and purchase card holders. (ii)MaterialsThe Office of Federal Procurement Policy, in cooperation with the Secretary, shall provide training materials for procuring agencies conducting training pursuant to clause (i). (F)Federal catalog updatesNot later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph, the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy, in cooperation with the Secretary, shall— (i)direct the Administrator of General Services to update the Federal Procurement Data System described in section 1122(a)(4) of title 41, United States Code, or any successor system, to include biobased product designations; (ii)direct that the System for Award Management collect biobased product purchasing data; (iii)direct that Federal online procurement systems, including GSA Advantage! and FedMall, include designations for products that meet the guidelines under paragraph (3); (iv)require, to the maximum extent practicable, that Federal online procurement systems, including GSA Advantage! and FedMall, use North American Industry Classification System codes, North American Product Classification System-based product codes, and other product codes, as determined in consultation with the Secretary, when identifying products that meet the guidelines under paragraph (3); and (v)require agencies with online Federal sales platforms to include reporting of these purchases in their reporting on products that meet the guidelines under paragraph (3).; (C)Unauthorized useNot later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, the Secretary shall, in coordination with the Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture, notify the public of how to report an instance of unauthorized use of the label described in paragraph (1).; and (5)Public marketing and educationThe Secretary may conduct outreach to educate the public on and promote the use of biobased products, including by— (A)conducting outreach to small businesses producing biobased products that seek a label under this subsection; (B)providing information about biobased product procurement preferences to State procurement agencies; and (C)establishing public-private partnerships to further increase awareness and use of biobased products. (6)Acceptance and use of contributions (A)In generalThe Secretary may establish an account to accept contributions of non-Federal funds to carry out public marketing and education under paragraph (5). (B)Deposit and use of contributionsContributions of non-Federal funds received to carry out the activities under paragraph (5) shall— (i)be deposited into the account established under this paragraph for those activities; (ii)be available to and subject to the control of the Secretary, without further appropriation and until expended, to carry out those activities; and (iii)supplement any funding made available under subsection (k) and allocated by the Secretary for those activities. (7)ReportNot later than December 31, 2025, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall make publicly available on the website of the Department of Agriculture and submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives a report that includes— (A)a list of the biobased products that were authorized to use the label described in paragraph (1) during the preceding fiscal year; (B)a description of the audit and compliance activities conducted under paragraph (3)(B) during the preceding fiscal year, including any findings of noncompliance and any actions taken by the Secretary to address the noncompliance; (C) (i)a description of the public marketing and education conducted by the Secretary under paragraph (5); and (ii)a plan for conducting public marketing and education under that paragraph for the following two fiscal years that is designed to increase the use of the label described in paragraph (1) and the purchase of biobased products; and (D)the total amount of contributions of non-Federal funds accepted into the account established under paragraph (6).; (vii)identifying available industry methodologies to establish a lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions assessment methodology for biobased products.; and (1)In generalIn this section; and (2)Standard (A)In generalTo determine the contents of biobased products, the Secretary shall use— (i)the most recent version of the ASTM–D–6866 standard of ASTM International; or (ii)any alternative standard that the Secretary determines appropriate. (B)Administrative Procedure ActIn carrying out subparagraph (A)(ii), the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, comply with the requirements for a Federal agency issuing a rule under chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Administrative Procedure Act). (C)Stakeholder inputPrior to issuing any rule or guidance pursuant to this subsection, the Secretary shall consult with stakeholders that the Secretary determines relevant, such as farmers, feedstock suppliers and handlers, and biomanufacturers, regarding the potential impact of the rule or guidance on the relevant industry..

5. Biobased Task Force Title IX of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after section 9003 (7 U.S.C. 8103) the following: The Secretary shall establish a task force (referred to in this section as the task force)— to coordinate programs and activities within the Department of Agriculture relating to the research, development, promotion, marketing, and analysis of biobased products, including to support the use of agricultural commodities and forest products in biobased products; to maximize the resources allocated towards the research, development, promotion, marketing, and analysis of biobased products by the Department of Agriculture; to determine the effectiveness of the programs and activities described in paragraph (1); and to make recommendations for improvements to those programs and activities. The task force shall be composed of not less than 1 representative from each of the following mission areas or offices of the Department of Agriculture: The rural development mission area. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The Economic Research Service. The Agricultural Research Service. The National Agricultural Statistics Service. The Office of the Chief Scientist. The Office of the Chief Economist. The Office of Energy Policy and New Uses. Any other mission area or office with responsibilities relating to the research, development, promotion, marketing, or analysis of biobased products. The rural development mission area of the Department of Agriculture shall be the lead mission area for the task force. The task force shall establish a process for public input to help inform the determination of the task force under subsection (a)(3) of the effectiveness of the programs and activities described in subsection (a)(1). The task force shall conduct a study that— identifies any existing programs and activities of the Department of Agriculture that may offer new opportunities to advance the research, development, promotion, marketing, and analysis of biobased products; and describes those new opportunities and how those programs and activities may be used to advance and support the research, development, promotion, marketing, and analysis of biobased products. Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2025, the task force shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives a report that describes— a summary of the work conducted by the task force; the findings of the study conducted under paragraph (1); and recommendations for improvements to the programs and activities described in subsection (a)(1) and identified under paragraph (1)(A). The task force shall terminate on the date that is 4 years after the date of enactment of the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2025. Chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code, shall not apply to the task force. 9004.Biobased task force (a)EstablishmentThe Secretary shall establish a task force (referred to in this section as the task force)— (1)to coordinate programs and activities within the Department of Agriculture relating to the research, development, promotion, marketing, and analysis of biobased products, including to support the use of agricultural commodities and forest products in biobased products; (2)to maximize the resources allocated towards the research, development, promotion, marketing, and analysis of biobased products by the Department of Agriculture; (3)to determine the effectiveness of the programs and activities described in paragraph (1); and (4)to make recommendations for improvements to those programs and activities. (b)MembershipThe task force shall be composed of not less than 1 representative from each of the following mission areas or offices of the Department of Agriculture: (1)The rural development mission area. (2)The National Institute of Food and Agriculture. (3)The Economic Research Service. (4)The Agricultural Research Service. (5)The National Agricultural Statistics Service. (6)The Office of the Chief Scientist. (7)The Office of the Chief Economist. (8)The Office of Energy Policy and New Uses. (9)Any other mission area or office with responsibilities relating to the research, development, promotion, marketing, or analysis of biobased products. (c)Lead mission areaThe rural development mission area of the Department of Agriculture shall be the lead mission area for the task force. (d)Process for public inputThe task force shall establish a process for public input to help inform the determination of the task force under subsection (a)(3) of the effectiveness of the programs and activities described in subsection (a)(1). (e)Study and report (1)In generalThe task force shall conduct a study that— (A)identifies any existing programs and activities of the Department of Agriculture that may offer new opportunities to advance the research, development, promotion, marketing, and analysis of biobased products; and (B)describes those new opportunities and how those programs and activities may be used to advance and support the research, development, promotion, marketing, and analysis of biobased products. (2)ReportNot later than 3 years after the date of enactment of the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2025, the task force shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives a report that describes— (A)a summary of the work conducted by the task force; (B)the findings of the study conducted under paragraph (1); and (C)recommendations for improvements to the programs and activities described in subsection (a)(1) and identified under paragraph (1)(A). (f)TerminationThe task force shall terminate on the date that is 4 years after the date of enactment of the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2025. (g)NonapplicabilityChapter 10 of title 5, United States Code, shall not apply to the task force..

9004. Biobased task force The Secretary shall establish a task force (referred to in this section as the task force)— to coordinate programs and activities within the Department of Agriculture relating to the research, development, promotion, marketing, and analysis of biobased products, including to support the use of agricultural commodities and forest products in biobased products; to maximize the resources allocated towards the research, development, promotion, marketing, and analysis of biobased products by the Department of Agriculture; to determine the effectiveness of the programs and activities described in paragraph (1); and to make recommendations for improvements to those programs and activities. The task force shall be composed of not less than 1 representative from each of the following mission areas or offices of the Department of Agriculture: The rural development mission area. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The Economic Research Service. The Agricultural Research Service. The National Agricultural Statistics Service. The Office of the Chief Scientist. The Office of the Chief Economist. The Office of Energy Policy and New Uses. Any other mission area or office with responsibilities relating to the research, development, promotion, marketing, or analysis of biobased products. The rural development mission area of the Department of Agriculture shall be the lead mission area for the task force. The task force shall establish a process for public input to help inform the determination of the task force under subsection (a)(3) of the effectiveness of the programs and activities described in subsection (a)(1). The task force shall conduct a study that— identifies any existing programs and activities of the Department of Agriculture that may offer new opportunities to advance the research, development, promotion, marketing, and analysis of biobased products; and describes those new opportunities and how those programs and activities may be used to advance and support the research, development, promotion, marketing, and analysis of biobased products. Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2025, the task force shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives a report that describes— a summary of the work conducted by the task force; the findings of the study conducted under paragraph (1); and recommendations for improvements to the programs and activities described in subsection (a)(1) and identified under paragraph (1)(A). The task force shall terminate on the date that is 4 years after the date of enactment of the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2025. Chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code, shall not apply to the task force.

6. Bioproduct labeling Title IX of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8101 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 9008 the following: In this section, the term covered term means each of the following terms: Bio-attributed plastic. Bio-attributed product. Biobased plastic. Biobased product. Intermediate ingredient or feedstock. Plant-based product. Renewable biomass. Renewable chemical. For the purposes of this section only, the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator, may, for any covered term, adopt an alternative definition to the definition given the term under this title. It shall be unlawful to sell or label a product using a covered term that does not meet, as applicable— the definition of that term under this title; or the alternate definition adopted by the Secretary for that covered term under subsection (b). For purposes of enforcing subsection (c), except as directed by the Secretary or the Attorney General, no officer, employee, or agent of the United States shall make available to the public any information, statistic, or document obtained from, or made available by, any person under this title other than in a manner that ensures that confidentiality is preserved regarding— the identity of all relevant persons (including parties to a contract); and proprietary business information. 9009.Bioproducts (a)Definition of covered termIn this section, the term covered term means each of the following terms: (1)Bio-attributed plastic. (2)Bio-attributed product. (3)Biobased plastic. (4)Biobased product. (5)Intermediate ingredient or feedstock. (6)Plant-based product. (7)Renewable biomass. (8)Renewable chemical. (b)Alternate definitionsFor the purposes of this section only, the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator, may, for any covered term, adopt an alternative definition to the definition given the term under this title. (c)ProhibitionIt shall be unlawful to sell or label a product using a covered term that does not meet, as applicable— (1)the definition of that term under this title; or (2)the alternate definition adopted by the Secretary for that covered term under subsection (b). (d)ConfidentialityFor purposes of enforcing subsection (c), except as directed by the Secretary or the Attorney General, no officer, employee, or agent of the United States shall make available to the public any information, statistic, or document obtained from, or made available by, any person under this title other than in a manner that ensures that confidentiality is preserved regarding— (1)the identity of all relevant persons (including parties to a contract); and (2)proprietary business information..

9009. Bioproducts In this section, the term covered term means each of the following terms: Bio-attributed plastic. Bio-attributed product. Biobased plastic. Biobased product. Intermediate ingredient or feedstock. Plant-based product. Renewable biomass. Renewable chemical. For the purposes of this section only, the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator, may, for any covered term, adopt an alternative definition to the definition given the term under this title. It shall be unlawful to sell or label a product using a covered term that does not meet, as applicable— the definition of that term under this title; or the alternate definition adopted by the Secretary for that covered term under subsection (b). For purposes of enforcing subsection (c), except as directed by the Secretary or the Attorney General, no officer, employee, or agent of the United States shall make available to the public any information, statistic, or document obtained from, or made available by, any person under this title other than in a manner that ensures that confidentiality is preserved regarding— the identity of all relevant persons (including parties to a contract); and proprietary business information.