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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...
Medicare: Coverage Gap Discount Program Model Manufacturer Agreement
June 21 2010
Re: Medicare Coverage Gap Discount Program Model Manufacturer Agreement – [CMS-4151-NC] RIN 0938-AQ04 Dear Administrator Tavenner...
Sarbanes-Oxley in Financial Services Compromise: Sarbanes-Oxley 404(b) Legislative Text in the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009
BIO advocated for a provision in financial services reform that would ease regulatory burdens for small public biotechnology companies....
Sarbanes Oxley 404(b) recommendations made by the 2009 Government-Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation
The 2009 Government-Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation recommended a permanent exemption for small companies from Section...

Press Releases

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 Commends House for Easing Regulatory Burdens as Part of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009
December 11 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Friday, December 11, 2009) - The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) commends the House of...
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. (...
Sarbanes-Oxley Rules Should Provide Additional Relief to Smaller Public Companies
December 12 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Wednesday, December 12, 2007) -  At today’s House Small Business Committee hearing on...
Greenwood Says More Needs to be Done on SOX Reform
July 25 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 25, 2007) -- Jim Greenwood, president and CEO of the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO...
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