United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 6 R · 2 D cosponsors

HR 4832 — Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2025

Last action — Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced August 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends existing law to improve the biobased markets program by updating definitions, enhancing procurement requirements, and establishing new guidance and training for procuring agencies.

  • 7 U.S.C. 8101

    the term “Board” means the Biomass Research and Development Board established by section 8108(c) of this title. → the term `Board` means the Biomass Research and Development Board established by section 8108(c) of this title.

    This change modifies the definition of 'Board' but does not materially change its meaning.

  • 7 U.S.C. 8101

    (4) Bio-attributed plastic.--The term `bio-attributed plastic` means a plastic product that is a bioproduct and not a biobased product.

    This addition introduces a new definition for 'bio-attributed plastic'.

  • 7 U.S.C. 8101

    (5) Bio-attributed product.--(A) In general.--The term `bio-attributed product` means a product that is determined by the Secretary to be a commercial or industrial product (other than food or feed) that is produced from or composed of (in whole or in part) biological products, including a material or compound subsequently used to make a more complex compound or product.

    This addition establishes a definition for 'bio-attributed product', expanding the terms related to biobased products.

  • 7 U.S.C. 8101

    (6) Biobased plastic.--The term `biobased plastic` means a plastic product that is a biobased product.

    This addition creates a new category for 'biobased plastic'.

  • 7 U.S.C. 8102

    are available only at an unreasonable price. → are available only at a price that exceeds the price premium established under paragraph (3)(B)(viii) for those items.

    This change adjusts the exceptions for procurement preferences based on pricing.

  • 7 U.S.C. 8102

    (6) Acceptance and use of contributions.--The Secretary may establish an account to accept contributions of non-Federal funds to carry out public marketing and education under paragraph (5).

    This addition allows the Secretary to accept non-Federal contributions for marketing and education.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

  4. Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 539 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (539)

539 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 4832?
HR 4832 is sponsored by Alford, Mark (Republican), McDonald Rivet, Kristen (Democratic), Messmer, Mark B. (Republican), Craig, Angie (Democratic), Finstad, Brad (Republican), Hinson, Ashley (Republican), Baird, James R. (Republican), and Flood, Mike (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 4832?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced August 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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