# House Members Propose Biomanufacturing Supply-Chain Review

On October 1, 2026, Representatives Sharice Davids and Mark Alford introduced the bipartisan Critical Biomanufacturing Input Assessment Act. If enacted, the bill would require the U.S. Department of Commerce to regularly assess U.S. dependence on foreign sources for biotechnology supplies and equipment. It creates no procurement solicitation or contract award, but could give federal buyers and industry greater visibility into supply-chain vulnerabilities relevant to medical and biotechnology manufacturing decisions.

- Companies supplying biotechnology inputs or equipment can map foreign sourcing and identify domestic alternatives to understand potential exposure to the supply-chain issues the bill targets.
- Federal procurement teams and contractors may find the proposed assessments relevant to future sourcing strategies for biotechnology supplies and equipment; the bill is proposed, not a current compliance requirement.
- The bill’s focus on domestic manufacturing and supply-chain resilience may be relevant to suppliers positioning capabilities for future medical and biotechnology supply needs.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Healthcare
**Topics:** Policy
**Published:** October 01, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce)
- U.S. House of Representatives

### Key Quotes
> This bipartisan bill will help us identify weaknesses in our supply chains, reduce our dependence on countries like China, strengthen American manufacturing, and create good-paying jobs while lowering healthcare costs.
> — Sharice Davids, U.S. Representative

> As we work to bring more manufacturing back to American soil, we must ensure our biotechnology supply chains are secure, transparent and resilient.
> — Mark Alford, U.S. Representative

### Sources
- [Davids, Alford Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect America’s Medical Supply Chains, Support Kansas City Innovation | Representative Sharice Davids](https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-alford-introduce-bipartisan-bill-protect-americas-medical-supply-chains) - Davids