S.1305 - Agility in Manufacturing Preparedness Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
The Agility in Manufacturing Preparedness Act of 2025 (S.1305) aims to enhance collaboration between the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) and the Manufacturing USA institutes. This collaboration focuses on biomanufacturing missions to develop and deploy technologies for improved public health and medical preparedness. The bill amends Section 319L(c)(4)(F) of the Public Health Service Act to facilitate this coordination.
Expected Effects
The Act will likely lead to increased investment and innovation in biomanufacturing. This could result in faster development and deployment of medical countermeasures and technologies. Ultimately, this aims to improve the nation's preparedness for public health emergencies.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced Public Health Preparedness: Facilitates quicker response to public health crises through advanced manufacturing technologies.
- Innovation in Biomanufacturing: Encourages the development of new technologies and capabilities in biomanufacturing.
- Economic Growth: Supports job creation and economic activity within the manufacturing sector.
- Improved Collaboration: Fosters better coordination between government agencies and manufacturing institutes.
- Strategic Advantage: Strengthens the nation's ability to produce critical medical supplies and countermeasures.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for Bureaucracy: Increased collaboration may lead to bureaucratic inefficiencies.
- Risk of Misallocation of Resources: Funding may be directed towards specific technologies at the expense of others.
- Limited Scope: The Act focuses narrowly on biomanufacturing, potentially neglecting other areas of public health preparedness.
- Dependency on Manufacturing USA Institutes: Over-reliance on these institutes could create vulnerabilities if they are not adequately funded or maintained.
- Unintended Consequences: New manufacturing technologies could have unforeseen environmental or health impacts.
Constitutional Alignment
The Act appears to align with the Constitution's broad mandate to "provide for the common defence" and "promote the general Welfare" (Preamble). Congress has the power to legislate in areas of public health and national security (Article I, Section 8). The Act does not appear to infringe on any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).