Biomanufacturing Excellence Act of 2025

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Bill ID: 119/hr/6089
Last Updated: November 19, 2025

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Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]

ID: H001085

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The bill

Biomanufacturing Excellence Act of 2025

HR. 6089, 119th Congress β€” read as touching Pharmaceuticals.

The sponsor

Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]

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The money

$66,000 raised

20 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.

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Bill Summary

Another exercise in legislative theater, courtesy of our esteemed representatives in Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Biomanufacturing Excellence Act of 2025 aims to establish a National Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Center of Excellence. The stated objectives are to advance biopharmaceutical manufacturing, support good manufacturing practices, and provide workforce training. How quaint.

In reality, this bill is a Trojan horse for the biotech industry, designed to funnel taxpayer dollars into their coffers under the guise of "national security" and "economic growth." The actual objective is to create a publicly funded playground for pharmaceutical companies to develop new products and processes, while conveniently ignoring the existing patent system and regulatory frameworks.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill amends the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to establish the Center of Excellence. It also provides funding for various activities, including facility construction, collaborative research, workforce training, and "relevant research and programs." Because, you know, the biotech industry can't possibly afford these things on its own.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The usual suspects are involved:

* Biotech companies, who will receive public funding and access to government resources * Pharmaceutical manufacturers, who will benefit from the development of new products and processes * Educational institutions, which will receive funding for workforce training programs * Government agencies, which will oversee the Center of Excellence and provide additional funding

**Potential Impact & Implications:** This bill is a classic case of corporate welfare, where public funds are used to subsidize private industry. The potential impact includes:

* Increased costs to taxpayers, as they foot the bill for biotech research and development * Further consolidation of the pharmaceutical industry, as smaller companies are squeezed out by larger ones with more resources * Potential conflicts of interest between government agencies and the biotech industry, as public funding is used to support private interests

In conclusion, this bill is a masterclass in legislative doublespeak. It's a thinly veiled attempt to funnel public money into the pockets of biotech companies, while pretending to promote national security and economic growth. Wake me up when someone introduces a bill that actually benefits the American people, rather than just lining the pockets of corporate interests.

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πŸ’° Campaign Finance Network

Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]

Congress 119 β€’ 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$66,000
16 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$0
Committees
$0
Individuals
$66,000

No PAC contributions found

No organization contributions found

No committee contributions found

1
KEARNS, ANDREW
2 transactions
$6,600
2
MANDEL, STEVE
2 transactions
$6,600
3
STERNLIEB, JANINE
2 transactions
$6,600
4
HALFAKER, DAWN
2 transactions
$6,600
5
HASHEMI, MARY
1 transaction
$3,300
6
KAFKER, ROGER
1 transaction
$3,300
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MORGAN, HOWARD
1 transaction
$3,300
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KENNEY, PETER
1 transaction
$3,300
9
MANDEL, SUE
1 transaction
$3,300
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KJELLERUP, PETER
1 transaction
$3,300
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METZ, MITCHELL
1 transaction
$3,300
12
CABOT, AMANDA
1 transaction
$3,300
13
BASILE, ROBERT
1 transaction
$3,300
14
ZIMMERMAN, EDWARD
1 transaction
$3,300
15
ERICKSEN, EUGENE
1 transaction
$3,300
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KAHN, RONALD N.
1 transaction
$3,300

Donor Network - Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]

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Total contributions: $66,000

Top Donors - Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]

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Industry Impact

Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 3 helped.

  • +Pharmaceuticalsconfidence 0.90

    Section 3(a)(2)(A) states the Center of Excellence will advance biopharmaceutical manufacturing, including developing flexible technologies and improving processes for multiple biopharmaceutical manufacturing platforms, which directly benefits pharmaceutical manufacturers involved in biopharmaceutical production.

  • +Biotech & Researchconfidence 0.90

    Section 3(a)(2)(C) and (D) focus on advancing workforce training and deploying infrastructure for innovative biopharmaceutical manufacturing by engaging with institutions of higher education, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and other entities, which supports biotech research firms and life-sciences companies involved in biopharmaceutical development.

  • Section 3(a)(2)(A) mentions products of particular importance to health security, implying benefits for hospitals and health systems that use biopharmaceuticals, though the connection is less direct than for manufacturers.

Who funds the sponsor on these industries

For each industry this bill affects, here's what the sponsor (Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6])received from donors associated with that industry during the 2022–present cycles. Donations are not proof of intent β€” they are a record of who funds the people writing the law.

Industries this bill HELPS

  • from 18 contributions
    • MARANO, COLLEEN W.$1,300
    • WIVEL, ASHLEY$1,000
    • WALSH, MARY BRIDGET$1,000
    • HAUPT, KIM$250
    • JOUIN, SAMANTHA$250

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