The Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act amends federal farm policy to expand and strengthen programs promoting biobased products, which are made from agricultural commodities like corn and soybeans instead of petroleum. The bill updates the Department of Agriculture's BioPreferred Program by requiring federal agencies to annually increase their purchases of biobased products, establishing price standards for different product types, and mandating that procurement staff receive training on biobased purchasing within two years. The legislation also creates a new interagency task force within the Department of Agriculture to coordinate research, development, and marketing of biobased products across multiple departments, with a requirement to submit findings and recommendations to Congress within three years. Additionally, the bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture to conduct public outreach and accept private funding to promote biobased products, and extends existing authorizations for the program through 2028. The changes aim to support rural economic development, reduce reliance on petroleum imports, and create new markets for American farmers.
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