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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 17 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 27 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 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...
BIO Praises Introduction of the High Technology Small Business Research Incentives Act
September 25 2012
Washington, D.C. (September 25, 2012) – The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) applauds Sens. Robert...
BIO Submits Comments on FDA Draft Guidances on Biosimilars
April 17 2012
Washington, D.C. (April 17, 2012) – The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) submitted comments yesterday...
BIO Applauds Congress for Passage of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act
March 27 2012
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) praises the House and Senate for passage of H.R. 3606, the Jumpstart...
Biotech Leader Provides Testimony at Congressional Hearing on ‘Spurring Job Growth through Capital Formation While Protecting Investors’
March 6 2012
Today, the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs held a hearing on “Spurring Job Growth...
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