Join our coalition letter urging support for H.R. 8137, the Biobased Materials Investment and Production Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Representatives Michelle Fischbach and Nikki Budzinski that would create new tax incentives to encourage investment in domestic biomanufacturing facilities and the production of renewable materials made from U.S.-grown biomass. By signing this letter, organizations and companies are expressing their support for policies that strengthen America’s bioeconomy, expand manufacturing opportunities, create new markets for agricultural feedstocks, stimulate rural economic development, enhance supply chain security, and improve U.S. competitiveness in the global marketplace. The letter demonstrates broad industry backing for federal efforts to accelerate private-sector investment in innovative biobased technologies and manufacturing capacity. A copy of the letter is below.

This coalition letter is open to all food and agriculture organizations including national, state, and regional associations as well as businesses.

Signatures received after Friday, July 10, 2026 at 12 Noon will be included as a follow up.

Please reach out to Kent Roberson at Kent@pbpc.com or James Glueck at James@pbpc.com with any questions.

July xx, 2026

Members of the United States Congress
United States Capitol
Washington, DC 20515

Dear Members of Congress:

The undersigned organizations write to encourage you to cosponsor H.R. 8137, bipartisan legislation to expand domestic biomanufacturing capacity. As the United States works to strengthen its manufacturing base, enhance supply chain resilience, and grow the domestic bioeconomy, this legislation represents an important opportunity to expand investment and strengthen America’s global leadership in biomanufacturing.

H.R. 8137 would allow taxpayers to claim either a production or investment tax incentive to build new biomanufacturing facilities that produce materials and chemicals from biomass feedstocks. This will help leverage the private sector investment necessary to expand America’s biomanufacturing production capacity. A strengthened U.S. bioeconomy will create new economic opportunities for rural communities, increase market opportunities for farmers, and expand choices for consumers. The legislation will also strengthen our national security by reducing reliance on foreign supply chains while enhancing American competitiveness.

As Congress considers policies to promote domestic manufacturing, innovation, and economic growth, H.R. 8137 offers a practical, bipartisan approach to advancing these shared priorities. We respectfully encourage you to join as a cosponsor of this important legislation.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,