The bill would change the Department of Agriculture’s BioPreferred Program and other rules for biobased products. It would require federal agencies to increase the number or volume of certain purchases each year, set price premiums for product types, and report on their purchases. Agencies would also train relevant staff, and federal purchasing systems would add product designations and purchasing data. The bill would allow public outreach and create a Department of Agriculture task force to study and coordinate work on biobased products. It would also set rules for using certain bioproduct terms on product labels and extend the program’s authorization through 2031.
Federal agencies and their purchasing staff would face new training, reporting, and purchasing-system requirements. Businesses selling products with covered terms could be barred from using those terms if their products do not meet the applicable definitions. The bill also allows public outreach to small businesses and the public about biobased products. It does not describe a direct benefit or requirement for individual consumers.
The bill does not specify total costs or provide a cost estimate. It allows the Department of Agriculture to accept non-federal contributions for public outreach and education. No publicly available information.
The bill states that its purposes include supporting domestic biobased manufacturing, increasing federal purchases of biobased products, promoting agricultural markets, and supporting rural and agricultural economies. No publicly available information about additional proponents' statements.
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