To establish in the Department of Defense a program to support the expansion of domestic bioindustrial manufacturing capacity.
Summary
H.R. 5187, the Bioindustrial Commercialization Program Act, aims to establish a program within the Department of Defense (DoD) to bolster domestic bioindustrial manufacturing capacity. This would be achieved through awards to eligible entities for establishing, upgrading, and retooling bioindustrial manufacturing facilities. The goal is to enhance the production of critical biomanufactured products essential for national security.
Expected Effects
If enacted, this bill will likely lead to increased investment in bioindustrial manufacturing within the United States. It will also improve the DoD's access to domestically produced biomanufactured products. This will reduce reliance on foreign supply chains for critical materials.
Potential Benefits
- Strengthens national security by ensuring a domestic supply of critical biomanufactured products.
- Stimulates economic growth by creating jobs in the bioindustrial manufacturing sector.
- Encourages innovation in biomanufacturing technologies.
- Promotes geographic distribution of manufacturing facilities across the United States.
- Supports the next generation of warfighter capabilities.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for inefficient allocation of resources if award criteria are not rigorously applied.
- Risk of cost overruns in establishing, upgrading, or retooling facilities.
- Possible delays in program implementation due to bureaucratic processes.
- The sunset clause could disrupt long-term planning and investment if not extended.
- Limited information on how the program will interface with existing biomanufacturing initiatives.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the constitutional mandate to "provide for the common defence" (Preamble). Congress has the power to raise and support armies (Article I, Section 8), which implicitly includes ensuring the supply of necessary materials. The bill does not appear to infringe on any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).