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H.R.8918

BIO-SCALE Act Bioindustrial Infrastructure for Open Scale-up, Commercialization, and Accelerated Launch Ecosystems Act

Introduced·5/20/26

Establishes technology maturation facilities for the bioindustrial sector to promote innovation and economic growth.

The BIO-SCALE Act establishes technology maturation facilities for the bioindustrial sector to promote innovation, economic growth, and job creation. The Department of Commerce will establish at least three regional, nonprofit, open access, product-agnostic facilities. These facilities will integrate advanced capabilities, facilitate commercialization activities, and ensure equitable access for public and private entities. The Act authorizes appropriations and includes provisions for intellectual property protections, coordination with other federal agencies, and annual reporting to Congress.

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History

May 20

House

Introduced in House

May 20

House

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.