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Biofuels' Impact on Food Costs

Talked about for years, biofuels, such as ethanol, are a fast growing component of U-S transportation fuels.

Milestones in 2006-2007

What happens in Washington influences biotechnology progress every bit as much as what happens on Wall Street or in the lab.

Nutrition Experts Support Food Biotechnology

The American Dietetic Association (ADA) is the nation's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. Recently the ADA released a position paper, saying that agriculture biotechnology can enhance the quality and increase the efficiency of food production.

The Measure of a Great Industry is Who's Listening

In June 2003, the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) brought its annual convention to Washington, D.C., setting the stage for an unprecedented exchange of views and expectations between biotechnology leaders and our nation’s top public officials.

Letters, Testimony & Comments

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act
December 18 2012
Dear Speaker Boehner and Minority Leader Pelosi: On behalf of the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), I am writing with our...
The Renewable Fuels Standard: A Successful Federal Policy that Must Be Defended
October 18 2012
A keynote Address by James C. Greenwood, President & CEO of BIO, to RETECH 2012 in Washington, DC on October 18, 2012. When Admiral...
IP Attache Program: BIO's Congressional Hearing Comments
June 28 2012
  The U.S. Intellectual Property Rights Attaché Program has had significant success and holds immense promise in helping to...
Oppose Costly & Confusing Labeling Amendment to the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012
June 21 2012
Senators Sanders and Boxer have introduced an amendment that will result in costly and extreme food labeling requirements. Senate...
The Farm Bill: BIO Opposes the Sanders-Boxer Amendment
June 21 2012
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), which represents more than 1,100 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state...
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Press Releases

BIO Praises House of Representatives for Passing H.R. 701
May 16 2013
Washington, D.C. (May 16, 2013) – The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today lauds the House of...
BIO applauds Rep. David Schweikert for Introducing Spread Pricing Liquidity Act
May 15 2013
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today thanks Representative David Schweikert (R-AZ) for introducing H.R...
BIO Applauds Reps. Hurt and Meeks for Introducing H.R. 1564 to Avoid Burdensome Regulations
April 16 2013
Washington, D.C. (April 16, 2013) Washington, D.C. (April 16, 2013) – The Biotechnology Industry Organization...
BIO Praises the U.S. House of Representatives for Passing the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act
March 5 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – March 5, 2013 –The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) lauds the House of...
BIO Praises U.S. Senate for Passing the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act
February 28 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – February 28, 2013 –The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) lauds the Senate for...
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