Producing Real Opportunities for Technology and Entrepreneurs Investing in Nutrition Act

Key Points

• This bill would create at least three new research centers focused on finding new ways to produce protein, such as using plants or biomanufacturing. At least one of these centers must be located at a historically Black land-grant university to ensure diverse participation in food science.
• The government would offer $50 million in yearly grants to help American companies build or upgrade factories that produce alternative proteins. To qualify for this money, companies must be based in the U.S., owned by U.S. citizens, and use American-owned technology.
• A new $25 million annual program would provide scholarships and job training to help workers learn the skills needed for the food technology industry. This includes training at community colleges and helping businesses navigate government regulations.
• The bill requires several government agencies, including the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Defense, to create a national strategy to ensure the U.S. stays ahead of other countries in food innovation and supply chain security.
• The plan specifically bans any of this federal money from being used to research or produce insects for use as food or animal feed.

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