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Boosting Biobased Products and Rural Jobs: New Federal Purchasing Mandates.

This law aims to increase demand for products made from agricultural commodities like corn and soybeans, supporting farmers and rural economic growth. It mandates federal agencies to annually increase their purchases of these biobased products, reducing reliance on petroleum. It also establishes a USDA task force to coordinate research and promotion of these renewable goods.
Key points
Federal agencies must annually increase the volume or number of contracts for products made from renewable agricultural resources.
New rules require government procurement systems to clearly label and track biobased products, ensuring compliance and transparency.
A new USDA task force is created to maximize resources dedicated to the research and marketing of biobased products.
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Print number: 118_S_2452
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Process start date: 2023-07-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2452.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal agencies must annually increase the volume or number of contracts for products made from renewable agricultural resources.
  • New rules require government procurement systems to clearly label and track biobased products, ensuring compliance and transparency.
  • A new USDA task force is created to maximize resources dedicated to the research and marketing of biobased products.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

CATEGORIES

Agriculture Public Investments Economy