What does Preamble of Biotechnology Workforce Alignment Act of 2026 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To direct the Director of the National Science Foundation to carry out activities to support biotechnology workforce pathways and alignment with Federal research investments, and for other purposes,' aims to support biotechnology workforce pathways. The bill directs the Director of the National Science Foundation to undertake activities related to biotechnology workforce development. The activities are intended to align with existing Federal research investments.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Biotechnology Workforce Alignment Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Biotechnology Workforce Alignment Act of 2026.

What does NSF SUPPORT FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY WORKFORCE PATHWAYS AND ALIGNMENT of Biotechnology Workforce Alignment Act of 2026 do?

This section directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) Director to coordinate with other Federal agencies to align biotechnology research investments with workforce development activities. The Director must identify high-demand biotechnology workforce areas, including biomanufacturing, synthetic biology, bioinformatics, omics, and regulatory science. The Director is tasked with developing a workforce framework for biotechnology, supporting educational and career pathways, and promoting hands-on training opportunities. The section encourages partnerships between institutions of higher education, Federal laboratories, nonprofits, and private sector entities to support biotechnology workforce development. The Director must coordinate with private sector entities, support industry-academic partnerships, and align workforce training with industry needs. The Director is required to develop metrics to assess workforce gaps, barriers to entry, and the effectiveness of coordination efforts. The Director should integrate these activities with existing NSF programs and activities. The Director must submit a report to Congress biennially for six years, assessing workforce gaps, activities carried out, outcomes, and the U.S.'s global leadership position in biotechnology.

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Biotechnology Workforce Alignment Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/20/2026 · Introduced: 5/20/2026

Author: Richard McCormick (R-GA)

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This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to coordinate with other federal agencies to align biotechnology research investments with workforce development initiatives.
The NSF Director must identify high-demand biotechnology workforce areas and develop a framework to support educational and career pathways, including partnerships between academia, industry, and federal laboratories.
The bill requires the NSF Director to submit regular reports to Congress assessing workforce gaps, program effectiveness, and the United States' global leadership in biotechnology.

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