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H.R. 10658

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To direct the Secretary of Commerce to publish, on an annual basis, an assessment on United States dependency on imported, fermentation-based, biomanufacturing inputs, and for other purposes.
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Committee
Latest Action · October 1, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced
October 1, 2026
Cosponsors (1)
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This bill requires the Secretary of Commerce to publish a yearly report assessing how dependent the United States is on imported materials and equipment used in fermentation-based biomanufacturing. The assessment will focus on inputs used in different types of fermentation processes, biomass processing equipment, and commercial-grade fermentation tanks ranging from 1 to over 75,000 liters in capacity. The legislation affects the biomanufacturing industry and policymakers who need to understand U.S. supply chain vulnerabilities in this growing sector. The bill does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines beyond the requirement for annual reports. By identifying dependencies on imported biomanufacturing inputs, the bill aims to help Congress develop policies that strengthen domestic production capabilities in this strategic industry.

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