National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025

The National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025 establishes a coordinated Federal effort to advance biotechnology for national security, economic competitiveness, and innovation. It creates a National Biotechnology Coordination Office within the Executive Office of the President, led by a Director appointed by the President, to oversee coordination across 14 participating federal departments and agencies including Agriculture, Defense, Health and Human Services, and Energy. The bill requires the development of a national biotechnology strategy, regulatory streamlining for biotechnology products, workforce development programs, and improved public understanding of biotechnology (bioliteracy). It authorizes $22 million for fiscal year 2026, increasing to $35 million for 2027, with annual reports to Congress and a comprehensive national strategy required every five years. The Initiative will wind down after 20 years, transitioning to serve as an executive secretariat for ongoing biotechnology coordination.