Bioeconomy Research and Development Act of 2021

Floor Speech

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Ms. KELLY of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I want to thank Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and her committee for all of their hard work.

Passing the America COMPETES Act will help small businesses and ensure the U.S. remains a leader in scientific development.

This bill funds STEM programs to develop the next generation of diverse scientists and inventors and funds the CHIPS Act to bring back semiconductor manufacturing to U.S. shores.

Companies large and small across industries are confronting new supply chain challenges. In my district, I have visited companies like Plochman's. They are doing their best to produce delicious mustards, despite current production challenges.

The bipartisan Supply CHAIN Act included in this bill will create an Office of Supply Chain Resiliency and Crisis Response within the Department of Commerce to monitor supply chains of critical goods and materials to mitigate future challenges.

I hope my colleagues on both sides of the aisle will support this bill and bring relief to small businesses across the country.

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