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BIO Submits Comments on FDA Draft Guidances on Biosimilars
April 17 2012

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) submitted comments yesterday to the U.S. Food...

BIO Applauds Congress for Passage of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act
March 27 2012

The JOBS Act will incentivize and encourage capital formation for growing companies, and...

Biotech Leader Provides Testimony at Congressional Hearing on ‘Spurring Job Growth through Capital Formation While Protecting Investors’
March 6 2012

OncoMed Pharmaceuticals SVP/CFO provided testimony today on behalf of BIO at a Senate...

TREAT Act Offers Renewed Hope for Patients
February 15 2012

The bill will modernize the FDA and accelerate patient access to cures and new treatments.

Biotechnology Can Provide Foundation for A U.S. Economy “Built To Last”
January 25 2012

BIO calls on the administration and Congress to embrace proposals to Unleash the Promise of...

Regulatory Process for Animal Biotechnology Safeguards Environment
December 15 2011

FDA:  GE salmon will not have significant impact on the...

BIO Applauds House and Senate for Reaching Deal on SBIR Reauthorization
December 13 2011

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants provide critical funding for the development...

BIO Applauds the Intent to Create a National Bioeconomy Blueprint
October 13 2011

BIO President and CEO Jim Greenwood released the following statement on the Obama...

BIO Comments on New Initiatives to Grow Nation’s Bioeconomy
September 16 2011

BIO President and CEO Jim Greenwood released the following statement on President Obama's...

BIO Comments on “The American Jobs Act”
September 9 2011

BIO President and CEO Jim Greenwood released the following statement on President Obama’...

BIO Praises Final Passage of Patent Reform Legislation
September 8 2011

Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) President and CEO Jim Greenwood released the...

Hill Leadership: Support Science-Based Assessments by FDA
August 3 2011

Animal Agriculture Coalition Members denounce political interference in FDA process.

BIO Unveils Strategic Initiative to Speed Scientific Breakthroughs, Develop Cures and Grow the Bio-Economy
June 29 2011

“Unleashing the Promise of Biotechnology: Advancing American Innovation to Cure Disease...

Driving Innovation and Job Growth Through the Life Sciences Industry
May 26 2011

Representatives of the bioscience industry testified before the U.S. Congress Joint Economic...

Department of Defense Can Be a Leader in Deploying Technology for Advanced Biofuels, BIO Says
May 26 2011

BIO thanks Sens. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) for introducting the...

BIO Statement on New Bill to Extend Therapeutic Discovery Project Tax Credit
May 25 2011

BIO commends Reps. Davis (D-Ca) and Schwartz (D-PA) for their continued efforts to extend the...

BIO and Other Groups Urge Congress To Preserve Renewable Fuel Standard
May 17 2011

BIO today joined the Advanced BioFuel Association, the Renewable Fuel Association, the...

Department of Defense Contracts for Advanced Biofuels Can Spur Technology Deployment, BIO Says
May 11 2011

BIO thanks Rep. Jay Inslee (D-Wash) for introducing the "Domestic Fuel for Enhancing...

BIO Thanks Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, Energy Secretary Chu for Biomass Program and R&D Grants
May 5 2011

BIO thanks Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Energy Secretary Steven Chu on the...

Representative Upton Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year
May 4 2011

BIO announces selection of Congressman Fred Upton (R-MI) as Legislator of the Year for 2010 -...

Senator Casey Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year
May 4 2011

BIO announced today its selection of Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) as Legislator of the Year for...

Congressman Price Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year
May 4 2011

BIO announces its selection of Representative David E. Price (D-NC) as Legislator of the Year...

Representative Capuano Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year
May 4 2011

BIO announces its selection of Michael Capuano (D-MA) as Legislator of the Year for 2010 -...

Congressman Price Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year
May 4 2011

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today its selection of Representative...

Extension of Cellulosic Biofuel Tax Credit Needed to Restart Investment, BIO Says
May 4 2011

Tax incentives that support advanced biofuels, biobased products, and renewable chemicals are...

Extension of Cellulosic Biofuel Tax Credit Needed to Restart Investment, BIO Says
May 4 2011

BIO thanks Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) for introducing the Domestic Energy Promotion Act of...

Senator Leahy Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year
May 3 2011

BIO announces its selection of Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) as Legislator of the Year for 2010...

Civilian and Military Aviation Biofuels: Companies to Highlight New Technologies and Markets at BIO’s World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology
April 28 2011

During BIO's 8th annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing,...

BIO Announces Policy Panel Keynote Session for 2011 BIO International Convention
April 19 2011

Democratic and Republican party leaders and strategists will share their differing...

Renewable Fuel Standard Provides Market Space and Predictable Price for Advanced Biofuels
April 19 2011

The federal Renewable Fuel Standard provides the stable market support and pricing system...

House Judiciary Committee’s Patent Reform Bill is in Need of Reform, Says BIO
April 15 2011

BIO President and CEO Jim Greenwood releases statement regarding the America Invents Act, H.R...

Congress Must Maintain Commitment to Advanced Biofuels and Renewable Fuel Standard, BIO Says
April 13 2011

According to BIO, the Renewable Fuel Standard provides the market and regulatory certainty...

Biotech Leader Provides Testimony at Congressional Hearing on SBIR/STTR Renewal
April 7 2011

Today, the House Subcommittee on Healthcare and Technology will hold a hearing on The Creating...

BIO Hosts U.S./China Biotechnology Examiner Workshop with U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and China’s State Intellectual Property Office
April 5 2011

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) hosted a U.S./China Biotechnology Examiner...

BIO Commends Launch of House Patent Reform Process
March 31 2011

BIO praises House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-TX) for his introduction of a...

Energy Policy Must Help U.S. Companies Commercialize Innovative Biofuel Technologies
March 30 2011

BIO thanks President Obama and his administration for leadership in supporting the commercial...

BIO Hails Senate Passage of America Invents Act
March 8 2011

BIO commends the Senate for its overwhelming passage of the America Invents Act by a vote of...

BIO Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Preserve IP Protection Abroad
February 21 2011

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) stresses the critical importance of protecting...

BIO Applauds Appointment of Rea as Deputy Director of U.S. PTO
February 17 2011

BIO welcomes the announcement of the appointment of Teresa Stanek Rea as Deputy Director of...

New Study Shows the Rate of Drug Approvals Lower than Previously Reported
February 14 2011

Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) Industry Analysis and  BioMedTracker (BMT)...

The Future of Healthcare Policy to be Plenary Discussion at 13th Annual BIO CEO & Investor Conference
February 9 2011

BIO announces that former Senator John B. Breaux (D-LA), former Member, Senate Finance...

BIO Appoints Peter Pellerito Interim Vice President for State Government Relations & Alliance Development
February 8 2011

Since 1995, Pellerito has served as an industry member representative of BIO’s Federal...

USDA Lets Farmers Plant Biotech Sugar Beets for 2011 Season
February 4 2011

The USDA announces that it will issue a “partial deregulation” for the most...

BIO Commends Senate Judiciary Committee Passage of Patent Reform Act of 2011
February 3 2011

BIO appreciates the continued dedication of Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Ranking Member...

BIO Supports Patent Reform Act of 2011
January 28 2011

BIO appreciates the dedication of Chairman Leahy, Ranking Member Charles Grassley (R-IA),...

BIO Applauds USDA Decision to Deregulate Biotech Alfalfa
January 27 2011

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announces that it will fully deregulate a variety of...

America’s Biotechnology Sector – Answering President Obama’s Call For Job Growth and Innovation
January 26 2011

BIO's commends President Obama for highlighting the need to increase our nation...

BIO Says Aggressive New USDA Loan Guarantees for Biorefinery Projects Will Help Industry Overcome Financing Hurdles
January 20 2011

BIO thanks Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack for his leadership on biofuels...

BIO Statement on House Ag Committee Forum on Biotechnology
January 20 2011

BIO applauds Chairman Lucas (R-Okla.) and Ranking Member Peterson (D-Minn.) for convening...

BIO Applauds USDA for Biobased Product Label Launch
January 19 2011

 The BioPreferredSM Certified Biobased Product label...

BIO Applauds EPA Decision to Defer Greenhouse Gas Permitting Requirement for Biomass Energy Facilities
January 13 2011

BIO welcomes the decision by EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson to defer application of CO2...

Legislation Could Ensure National Security By Encouraging Development of Domestic Advanced Biofuels
December 20 2010
BIO Statement on USDA Announcement on Alfalfa EIS and Coexistence Issue
December 17 2010
BIO Welcomes Recommendations on Synthetic Biology from Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues
December 16 2010
BIO Congratulates Harry Baumes on Appointment as Director of USDA Office of Energy Policy and New Uses
December 14 2010
BIO Congratulates, Pledges to Work With New House Committee Leaders
December 9 2010
BIO Asks Congress to Include Biobased Materials and Renewable Chemicals in Tax Legislation
December 1 2010
Renewable Fuel Standard Rules Demonstrate Need for Continued Commitment to Growth of Domestic Advanced Biofuels
November 30 2010
Genetically Engineered Salmon Need Not Be Labeled
November 22 2010
Final Biosimilars Pathway Must Make Patient Safety and Incentives For Continued Innovation Top Priorities, Says BIO
November 3 2010
BIO Urges Renewal of Therapeutic Discovery Project To Accelerate Research for New Therapies, Create Jobs And Maintain US Competitiveness
November 3 2010
BIO Pledges to Work with Elected Officials at Every Level to Incentivize Innovation
November 3 2010
BIO, Other Advanced Biofuels Organizations Ask Administration for Renewed Focus on Next Generation Biofuel Technologies
October 21 2010
BIO Hails Court of Appeals Action to Lift Injunction on Embryonic Stem Cell Research
September 29 2010
BIO Thanks Senators for Introducing American Security and Freedom Fuels Act of 2010
September 23 2010
Advanced Biofuel Trade Associations Ask President Obama to Unlock DOE Loan Guarantee Program
September 22 2010
FDA Sets VMAC Meeting to Consider Genetically Engineered Salmon
August 26 2010

Genetically engineered (GE) animals have already realized the promise of advancing human...

BIO Applauds Obama Administration’s Guidance for Therapeutic Discovery Project Program
May 21 2010
BIO Asks Congress to Fund GREEN JOB Act
May 18 2010
Virginia State Senator Herring Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year
May 4 2010
BIO Statement on Health Care Reform
March 22 2010

Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) President and CEO Jim Greenwood released the...

BIO Joins Stakeholders in Expressing Concerns with Efforts to Restrict Gene Patenting
February 5 2010
Provisions in the Senate Health Care Bill Help Patients, Promote Innovation, Encourage Job Growth
December 24 2009
BIO Congratulates Dr. Margaret Hamburg for Nomination to Lead FDA and Dr. Joshua Sharfstein for Appointment as Deputy Commissioner
March 15 2009

BIO President and CEO Jim Greenwood released the following statement today commending President...

Senate Small Business Committee Reinstates Limited SBIR Grant Eligibility for Firms Majority-Backed by Venture Capital
July 30 2008

Small businesses that are majority-backed by venture capital, many of which are producing...

New Study Concludes Patent ‘Reform’ Legislation Would Impose Significant Costs on Patent System and Could Undermine U.S. Innovation and Economic Growth
February 14 2008
BIO Celebrates Senate Passage of PDUFA Reauthorization Package
September 21 2007

Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) President and CEO Jim Greenwood released the...

BIO Commends House for Approving PDUFA Reauthorization Package
September 19 2007

Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) President and CEO Jim Greenwood released the...

Recommended Improvements to Prescription Drug User Fee Program Will Improve Drug Safety
January 11 2007

The recommended improvements to the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) announced today by...

BIO Issues Statement On Anticipated Changes to Sarbanes-Oxley Implementation
December 13 2006

BIO President and CEO Jim Greenwood today commented on reports that the Securities and Exchange...

BIO Lauds Additional SEC Steps for Sarbanes-Oxley Reform
July 11 2006

Jim Greenwood issued the following statement in response to the Securities and Exchange...

Report Details Biotechnology's Contributions On Baby-Boomer Health, Quality of Life
October 5 2000
Backgrounder On Patenting Gene-Based Inventions
March 16 2000
Clinton Plan Another Step In Debate That's Critically Important To Seniors And Biotech
June 29 1999
BIO to Testify at Senate Finance Committee Hearing on Medicare Modernization
June 22 1999
BIO Strongly Backs U.S. Sen. Bennett's Efforts To Protect Patient Confidentiality
April 27 1999
BIO Honors Four 'Outstanding Legislators Of The Year'
April 22 1999
BIO Responds To New Kennedy/Stark Medicare Bill
April 20 1999
Kennedy, Johnson Bill Could Cause Medicine Deficit
March 31 1999
BIO Statement on Medicare Reform
March 29 1999
Mass. Lawmaker Named BIO State Legislator Of The Year
March 16 1999
BIO Supports Doubling NIH Budget By 2003
March 16 1999
Price Controls Promise Only To Undermine Biotech Drug Development
February 11 1999
BIO Supports Doubling NIH Budget over Five Years
March 20 1998
BIO Looks Forward to Implementation of FDA Reforms
November 21 1997
BIO Calls on President Clinton to Sign FDA Reform Bill Into Law
November 10 1997

Letters, Testimony & Comments

BIO's Testimony to the House Appropriations, Labor HHS Subcommittee on the President's FY 2013 Budget Request for the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
March 20 2012
Good morning Chairman Rehberg, Ranking Member DeLauro, Members of the Committee, ladies, and gentlemen. I am Scott Koenig, President and...
BIO Supports the JOBS Act (H.R. 3606)
March 16 2012
Dear Majority Leader Reid and Minority Leader McConnell: On behalf of the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) and its more than 1...
Spurring Job Growth Through Capital Formation While Protecting Investors
March 6 2012
William D. Waddill, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer OncoMed Pharmaceuticals highlights the importance of capital...
BIO Written Testimony: Spurring Job Growth Through Capital Formation While Protecting Investors
December 1 2011
On December 1, BIO submitted written testimony to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on the importance of...
Testimony in Support of USDA Research
July 28 2011
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) is the world's largest biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business...
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Press Releases

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...
TREAT Act Offers Renewed Hope for Patients
February 15 2012
Washington, DC (February 15, 2012) – Today, the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) praised Sen. Kay...
Biotechnology Can Provide Foundation for A U.S. Economy “Built To Last”
January 25 2012
BIO Calls On the Administration and Congress to Embrace Proposals to Unleash the Promise of Biotechnology...
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