Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA)
Biomanufacturing Excellence Act of 2025
A Democratic bill with 7 Republican cosponsors · See all 16 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Biomanufacturing Excellence Act of 2025 seeks to establish a National Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Center of Excellence. This center aims to advance the science of biopharmaceutical manufacturing to improve national, health, and economic security. The center will focus on developing flexible manufacturing technologies, improving processes, and reducing supply chain bottlenecks. It will also support workforce training and development through educational and community partnerships. The Director of NIST will award a grant or agreement to an eligible entity to operate this center. This legislation authorizes $120,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 to carry out these purposes.
Yes· 3 of 14
- Scored +7
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill authorizes $120,000,000 to fund collaborative research and development in biomanufacturing.
- Scored +5
Would business owners be better off under this?
The center provides support for scaling production and improving manufacturing processes for businesses.
- Scored +5
Is this likely to create jobs?
The bill facilitates workforce training and development to bolster talent in the biotechnology sector.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Medical Treatments: The center aims to advance biopharmaceutical manufacturing, which can enable better and less invasive treatments that extend and improve lives. (Section 2(a)(3))
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Economic and National Security: By investing in biomanufacturing, the United States can reduce dependency on foreign supply chains and strengthen economic security. (Section 2(a)(4) and Section 3(a)(2)(A))
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Job Training and Career Growth: The center will advance workforce training and development, helping to bolster talent within the biotechnology sector. (Section 2(b)(3) and Section 3(a)(2)(C))
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Infrastructure Development: Funding can be used to facilitate the construction of necessary facilities and infrastructure for biopharmaceutical manufacturing. (Section 3(a)(3)(A))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The center provides support for scaling production and improving manufacturing processes for businesses. Would students be better off under this? — Partnerships with institutions of higher education create training and development opportunities for students. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Workforce training and development in the biotech sector offers career opportunities for young professionals.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill facilitates workforce training and development to bolster talent in the biotechnology sector. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Investing in biomanufacturing aims to strengthen economic security and reduce dependency on foreign supply chains. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The center aims to provide flexible and affordable infrastructure to help manufacturers scale production.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill authorizes $120,000,000 to fund collaborative research and development in biomanufacturing. Does this make college cost less? — The bill encourages partnerships with institutions of higher education for workforce training.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — Advancing biopharmaceutical manufacturing aims to enable better and less invasive treatments that improve lives.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this make trade with other countries easier? — Reducing dependency on foreign supply chains through domestic manufacturing self-sufficiency. Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — Strengthening national health and economic security can contribute to overall national stability.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The Director is required to make progress and final reports available to the public in an easily accessible electronic format.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The center may support manufacturing infrastructure that can be located in various regions including rural areas.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Workforce training in the biotechnology sector can provide paths to higher-skilled employment.
- 6/8/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/16/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/5/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/7/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/17/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 12/15/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 11/19/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 11/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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