; (2) $8,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and (3) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2028. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of contents for the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( Public Law 110–140 ; 121 Stat. 1493) is amended by striking the item relating to section 228 and inserting the following: Sec. 228. Aquatic biomass. . 102. Biological carbon dioxide conversion programs (a) In general The Energy Policy Act of 2005 is amended by inserting after section 977 ( 42 U.S.C. 16317 ) the following: 977A. Biological carbon dioxide conversion programs (a) Genetic modeling and tools; bioprospecting (1) In general The Director of the Office of Science shall establish a program to improve genetic modeling and manipulation for carbon dioxide conversion. (2) Methodology The program established under paragraph (1) shall— (A) support efforts to improve carbon dioxide uptake and conversion through genetic manipulation of crops and trees, including— (i) soil enhancements; (ii) enhanced photosynthesis, including microbial soil amendments and perennialization; and (iii) root growth