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PBPC Welcomes Farm Bill Language to Grow Ag Bioeconomy
April 30, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Plant Based Products Council Executive Director James Glueck released the following statement on the bipartisan vote in support of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026.
“We appreciate the hard work of Agriculture Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson and other members of the U.S. House of Representatives to ensure continued momentum for this strong, bipartisan bill,” said Glueck. “The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 includes critical support for the future of U.S. biomanufacturing, ensuring American farmers and rural communities can benefit from the innovation that is turning homegrown agriculture commodities into a broad range of high-demand biobased products. We are encouraged by today’s bipartisan vote and urge the Senate to continue a process that sends a bill to President Trump’s desk.”
BACKGROUND:
The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 includes important provisions from the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act and the Agricultural Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity (Ag BIO) Act, two bipartisan, bicameral bills endorsed by PBPC.
The Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act includes vital changes to strengthen USDA’s BioPreferred Program, improve understanding and industry data across government, and establish uniform terminology for biobased product labeling to support the future growth of the plant-based products industry.
The Ag BIO Act makes critical investments in the future of bioeconomy infrastructure and development and streamlines existing lending authorities at USDA.
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About the Plant Based Products Council
The Plant Based Products Council is an association of like-minded organizations that are advocating for a shift toward a more circular bioeconomy through greater adoption of renewable, plant-based materials supported by appropriate end-of-life infrastructure. We educate stakeholders and advocate for programs and policies that will support the growth of the plant-based products industry, helping to harness its economic potential to deliver a more sustainable future. Learn more at www.pbpc.com.