Richard McCormick (R-GA)
Biotechnology Workforce Alignment Act of 2026
A Republican bill with 4 Democratic cosponsors · See all 5 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
This bill, titled the "Biotechnology Workforce Alignment Act of 2026," directs the Director of the National Science Foundation to support biotechnology workforce development. The Director is tasked with integrating Federal biotechnology research investments with workforce development activities. This includes identifying high-demand areas like biomanufacturing, synthetic biology, and bioinformatics. The Act also calls for creating workforce frameworks and supporting various educational and career pathways. Furthermore, the Director is expected to coordinate with the private sector and various institutions to align training with industry needs. Finally, the Director must submit regular reports to House and Senate committees regarding workforce gaps and outcomes.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +5
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The bill focuses on creating career pathways, internships, and apprenticeships for early-career researchers and students.
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Would students be better off under this?
The bill specifically promotes educational pathways and hands-on training opportunities for students.
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Is this likely to create jobs?
The bill supports the creation of career pathways and training for high-demand biotechnology sectors.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Creation of Career Pathways: The Director will support educational and career pathways that include multiple entry and exit points for students and early-career researchers to obtain credentials and degrees (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Hands-on Training Opportunities: The bill promotes participation in internships, apprenticeships, and cooperative education programs to provide practical experience (Section 2(b)(3)).
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Support for Diverse Institutions: The Act supports partnerships involving various institutions, including community colleges and minority-serving institutions (Section 2(b)(4)).
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Alignment with Industry Needs: By coordinating with private sector entities, the bill encourages the alignment of workforce training programs with evolving industry needs (Section 2(c)(1) and (3)).
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Identification of High-Demand Areas: The Director will identify specific high-demand areas such as biomanufacturing, synthetic biology, bioinformatics, and regulatory science to guide workforce development (Section 2(a)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned 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 students be better off under this? — The bill specifically promotes educational pathways and hands-on training opportunities for students. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill focuses on creating career pathways, internships, and apprenticeships for early-career researchers and students. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill supports partnerships involving minority-serving institutions. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Support for community colleges and hands-on training pathways can benefit lower-income workers entering technical fields.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill supports the creation of career pathways and training for high-demand biotechnology sectors. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill encourages industry-academic partnerships that can benefit various private sector entities.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill integrates workforce development with existing Federal biotechnology research investments. Does this make college cost less? — The bill supports diverse educational pathways including community colleges and vocational training.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill specifically calls for supporting partnerships involving minority-serving institutions.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — Developing a biotechnology workforce can indirectly support the development of future medical technologies.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this make trade with other countries easier? — Strengthening the domestic biotechnology workforce helps maintain global leadership and competitive advantage.
- 8/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/25/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/20/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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