Washington, D.C., Aug. 6, 2025 – The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) applauds the bipartisan, bicameral reintroduction of the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act, led by Sens. Joni Ernst (R-IA), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Pete Ricketts (R-NE). A companion house measure is led by Reps. Mark Alford (R-MO), Angie Craig (D-MN), Mark Messmer (R-IN), and Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI). This legislation will strengthen America’s leadership in biomanufacturing, expand markets for corn-based bioproducts, and support job creation across rural America.
“The Corn Refiners Association is proud to support this legislative effort and looks forward to working with Congress, industry stakeholders, and rural leaders to ensure the continued advancement of the U.S. bioeconomy,” said John Bode, President and CEO of the Corn Refiners Association. “This legislation responds to growing consumer demand for American-made, corn-derived bioproducts. It’s a smart investment in manufacturing, rural economies, and our national competitiveness.” The Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act strengthens the federal commitment to renewable, plant-based products by updating key USDA programs, improving purchasing standards, and expanding public awareness. It underscores the goal of advancing sustainable technologies, building resilient supply chains, and supporting American agriculture and manufacturing.
The Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act enhances USDA’s BioPreferred Program, promoting wider adoption of renewable, bioproducts made from U.S. agricultural commodities like corn.
The bill, a key part of CRA’s Farm Bill priorities, will update federal procurement standards to encourage greater use of biobased products, increase public outreach and training for procurement officials, initiate a national economic impact study to evaluate the bioeconomy, and strengthen domestic supply chains.
These updates will create new market opportunities for corn refiners and help ensure the U.S. remains a global leader in biobased innovation and manufacturing.
