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Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act: Impact on the Biotechnology Industry

President Obama signed the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act into law on April 5, 2012. BIO advocated strongly for this new law, which includes several important policies designed to stimulate capital formation for growing businesses.

Unleashing the Promise of Biotechnology

Society has tapped just a small fraction of the many potential uses and benefits of biotechnology.

Regulatory Relief: House Passes SOX Relief Bill

In 2010, a lessening of the regulatory burden on biotech startups looks promising.

Guide to Biotechnology 2008

We have used the biological processes of microorganisms for 6,000 years to make useful food products, such as bread and cheese, and to preserve dairy products.

Letters, Testimony & Comments

The 10th Anniversary of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Jeffrey S. Hatfield, President and Chief Executive Officer, Vitae Pharmaceuticals
July 26 2012
Jeffrey S. Hatfield, President and Chief Executive Officer, Vitae Pharmaceuticals On behalf of the Biotechnology Industry...
NASDAQ Delisting Standards: SEC requests comments on NASDAQ’s proposal to temporarily suspend delisting standards
September 29 2009
RE: SEC Release No. 34-60611 Dear Deputy Secretary Harmon: On behalf of its members, the Biotechnology Industry Organization (“...
BIO Comment Letter to SEC Regarding IFRS Roadmap
April 20 2009
Re: Release No. 33-8982; File No. S7-27-08; Roadmap for the Potential Use of Financial Statements Prepared in Accordance with...
BIO comments on the proposed rulemaking, SEC Release No. 34-58572, by the Securities and Exchange Commission
October 27 2008
Re: SEC Release No. 34-58572 Dear Chairman Cox: On behalf of its members, the Biotechnology Industry Organization (“BIO...
Abusive Naked Short Selling: SEC responds to excessive market fluctuations during the financial crisis
October 26 2008
Dear Chairman Cox: On behalf of its members, the Biotechnology Industry Organization (“BIO”) is pleased to provide comments...
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Press Releases

BIO Praises Rep. Michael Fitzpatrick on Introduction of Fostering Innovation Act
July 20 2012
Washington, D.C. (July 20, 2012) – Today, Representative Michael Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced H.R. 6161, the...
BIO Unveils Strategic Initiative to Speed Scientific Breakthroughs, Develop Cures and Grow the Bio-Economy
June 29 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Wednesday, June 29, 2011) - The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) released today a summary...
BIO to Ring NASDAQ Closing Bell on February 15
February 11 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Friday, February 11, 2011) - The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today announced that...
BIO Commends SEC Efforts to Combat Illegal “Naked” Short Selling
September 30 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Tuesday, September 30, 2008) - The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today released...
BIO Lauds Provisions to Give Small Companies SARBOX Relief and R&D Tax Credit Provisions
February 28 2008
Home Owndership, Manufacturing and Economic Growth (HOME) Act Mends Problems for Biotech WASHINGTON, D.C. (...
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