Sarah McBride (D-DE)
Biotechnology for All High School Students Act
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 8 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 "Biotechnology for All High School Students Act" aims to support biotechnology education for secondary school students. It authorizes the Director to provide competitive, merit-reviewed awards to eligible entities for creating or expanding biotechnology programs. These funds can be used for teacher training, curriculum development, and purchasing laboratory equipment. The bill also allows for the establishment of partnerships between higher education, the private sector, and nonprofits. To guide these efforts, a National Biotechnology Education Consortium will be created to provide recommendations. The goal is to facilitate biotechnology education in both formal and informal learning environments.
Yes· 3 of 23
- Scored +9
Would students be better off under this?
Directly funds new programs, equipment, and credentials for secondary students.
- Scored +8
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
Provides high school students with advanced education and industry-recognized credentials.
- Scored +7
Does this put more money into public schools?
Provides grants for secondary school biotechnology programs, equipment, and teacher training.
The opposite
- Scored -1
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
Creates a new grant program and consortium, increasing government expenditures.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Teachers: The bill allows funds to be used for professional development and training regarding lab instruction, curriculum design, and pedagogy, which benefits educators (Section 2(a)(c)(1)).
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Improved Learning Materials: Funds can be used for the development and distribution of curricula and instructional materials specifically related to biotechnology (Section 2(a)(c)(2)).
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Access to Equipment: The bill provides for the acquisition of laboratory and instructional equipment, which can enhance the learning environment for students (Section 2(a)(c)(3)).
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Career Advancement Opportunities: The act supports the development of transferable and stackable biotechnology credentials for students (Section 2(a)(c)(5)).
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Equity in Education: The Director may prioritize awards for entities that demonstrate a need for or have limited access to biotechnology educational resources (Section 2(a)(d)).
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Enhanced Collaboration: The bill promotes partnerships between higher education, private sector entities, and nonprofit organizations to facilitate education (Section 2(a)(c)(4)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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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 students be better off under this? — Directly funds new programs, equipment, and credentials for secondary students. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Provides high school students with advanced education and industry-recognized credentials. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Specifically targets underserved areas for priority funding. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Prioritizes resources for underserved areas, increasing access to expensive biotech education. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Enhances educational opportunities for students in secondary schools. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Increases access to biotech education through urban school districts. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Priority for underserved areas may increase access for minority students. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — General increase in STEM education opportunities. Would business owners be better off under this? — Creates a more skilled future workforce for biotech companies. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Priority for underserved areas may increase access for minority students. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Priority for underserved areas may increase access for minority students. Would white Americans be better off under this? — General increase in STEM education opportunities. Would high-income households be better off under this? — General improvement in educational infrastructure benefits all students.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — Provides grants for secondary school biotechnology programs, equipment, and teacher training. Does this put more money into scientific research? — Invests in the foundational education and equipment necessary for scientific research.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — Supports the development of biotechnology curricula and laboratory resources. Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak? — Expanding biotechnology education builds a stronger foundation for public health research and response.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — Prioritizes awards for entities with limited access to educational resources, potentially benefiting marginalized communities. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Provides advanced educational credentials that can lead to higher-paying careers.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — Investment in STEM education enhances the future skilled workforce in biotechnology. Is this likely to create jobs? — Provides funding for teacher training and program expansion which may create educational roles. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — Creates a new grant program and consortium, increasing government expenditures.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — Funding for underserved areas can improve educational infrastructure in rural districts.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — Expands the role of the Director in managing education grants and establishing a national consortium.
- 10/19/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/14/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Nikki BudzinskiDemocrat · Illinois
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
John GaramendiDemocrat · California
Chrissy HoulahanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Seth MoultonDemocrat · Massachusetts
Richard McCormickRepublican · Georgia
Haley StevensDemocrat · Michigan
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia