A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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 establishes a biometrology laboratory program within the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The program focuses on measurement research for engineering biology, biomanufacturing, and biotechnology. It aims to support innovation, improve data accuracy, and address safety and security concerns. The Director of the Institute must carry out specific research, outreach, and coordination activities with other agencies and industries. The legislation also requires implementation plans and reports to be submitted to congressional committees. Additionally, the bill repeals and amends certain provisions of the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act.
Yes· 3 of 14
- Scored +6
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill establishes a dedicated biometrology laboratory program within NIST to advance measurement science in biotechnology.
- Scored +5
Would students be better off under this?
The bill actively supports graduate and postgraduate research and training alongside outreach to diverse educational institutions.
- Scored +5
Does this put more money into medical research?
The legislation establishes a biometrology laboratory program focused on measurement research for engineering biology and biotechnology.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Education and Training: Section 36(c)(6) supports graduate and postgraduate research and training in biometrology, which helps develop a skilled workforce.
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Inclusion of Diverse Educational Institutions: Section 36(e)(2) requires seeking input from minority-serving institutions, historically Black colleges and universities, Tribal Colleges or Universities, and public institutions not typically in the top 100 for research expenditures, promoting broad participation.
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Access to Advanced Equipment: Section 36(c)(4) provides access to user facilities with advanced or unique equipment and resources to industry, higher education, nonprofits, and government agencies for research and testing.
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Safety and Security Standards: Section 36(c)(1)(E) supports the development of technical standards and guidelines to inform and address biorisk, biosafety, and biosecurity concerns, helping protect people and the environment.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline potential negative consequences, burdens, or harms for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 actively supports graduate and postgraduate research and training alongside outreach to diverse educational institutions. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill supports industrial competitiveness and provides access to specialized user facilities for testing and research. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The legislation supports graduate and postgraduate research and training opportunities in biometrology. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The legislation explicitly seeks input and participation from historically Black colleges and universities in biometrology research. Would farmers be better off under this? — The bill incorporates coordination efforts relating to biomass feedstock utilization for agricultural and biological products.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill establishes a dedicated biometrology laboratory program within NIST to advance measurement science in biotechnology. Does this put more money into public schools? — The bill engages diverse institutions of higher education, including minority-serving institutions and HBCUs, in biometrology research and training.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The program supports life cycle and sustainability assessments and standards to address biosafety and biosecurity concerns. Does this invest in rural communities? — The legislation supports biomass feedstock utilization initiatives involving agricultural and rural resources. Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — The bill coordinates efforts relating to biomass feedstock utilization for renewable biological materials.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill supports innovation and industrial competitiveness in engineering biology and biomanufacturing. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill provides industry, including smaller enterprises, access to user facilities with advanced equipment and resources.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — The legislation establishes a biometrology laboratory program focused on measurement research for engineering biology and biotechnology.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires implementation plans, public reports, and a publicly available lexicon of definitions related to the bioeconomy.
- 9/24/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Lisa Blunt RochesterDemocrat · Delaware