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House Bill 8918
119th Congress(2025-2026)
BIO-SCALE Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 20, 2026
Overview
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The bill aims to establish technology maturation facilities in the bioindustrial sector, providing open access, product-agnostic capabilities for innovation and leadership in bioindustrial processes. The facilities will receive funds for construction, equipment, and initial operation, with goals including technological innovation, national security enhancement, and economic growth. The Secretary will oversee facility establishment, coordinate interagency collaboration, and protect intellectual property. The bill also outlines annual reporting requirements and authorizes appropriations over a 10-year period. After 10 years, facilities demonstrating success may continue to operate.

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Introduced
May 20, 2026
Latest Action
May 20, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
8918
Congress
119
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
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Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Indiana
Democrat
Pennsylvania
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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Text (1)
Actions (2)
05/20/2026
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
05/20/2026
Introduced in House
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H.R.8918 119 BIOSCALE Act
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