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New BIOSECURE bill "reinforces the national…
House lawmakers today unveiled a new draft of the BIOSECURE Act. Shortly after, BIO President and CEO, John F. Crowley, made the following statement: "The BIOSECURE bill released in the House today reinforces the national security imperative of the…
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BIO Statement on EPA/FDA/USDA Release of Plans…
“BIO is pleased to see today’s report released by EPA, FDA and USDA outlining the joint plan for regulatory reform under the Coordinated Framework for Regulation of Biotechnology to support and sustain biotech innovation and continue growing the U.S…
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BIO Applauds Farm Bill Progress, Calls for …
BIO commends the leaders and members of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees on their persistence and dedication toward passing a new farm bill this year. The farm bill is vital policy that benefits all Americans, including nutrition programs…
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BIO Commends USDA-APHIS Regulatory Announcements
November 21, 2023
The Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service recently announced exemptions from regulations under the Plant Protection Act for several categories of plants with genetic modification that could be achieved through…
BIO Statement on WHO Pandemic Accord Negotiating Draft
October 24, 2023
After the release of the World Health Organization Pandemic Accord negotiating draft, BIO's Senior Vice President of Infectious Disease & Emerging Science Policy, Phyllis Arthur, made the following remarks: “The Biotechnology Innovation…
New USITC report shows "no credible evidence" supporting a TRIPs waiver expansion
October 17, 2023
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today released its “COVID-19 Diagnostics and Therapeutics: Supply, Demand, and TRIPS Agreement Flexibilities” report. The report aims to analyze various issues and information gaps concerning…
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb named BIO’s Governor of the Year
October 16, 2023
Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) awarded Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb with its 2023 Governor of the Year Award. Throughout his tenure, Governor Holcomb has worked to support the promise of future bioscientific innovation and…
New BIO Working Groups Give Growing Ag & Environment Biotech Sector a Public Policy Voice
September 27, 2023
Updated regulatory working groups announced today by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) reflect the rapidly increasing diversity and impact of BIO’s Agriculture & Environment membership and ensure that all member companies’…
ORPHAN Cures Act a "welcome and bipartisan fix" to the IRA's negative impact on drug development
September 18, 2023
Representatives John Joyce, M.D. (R-PA) and Wiley Nickel (D-NC) today introduced the Optimizing Research Progress Hope And New Cures (ORPHAN Cures Act). BIO President and CEO, Rachel King, made the following remarks: "This legislation is a welcome…
BIO Honors Biotech Leaders for Breakthroughs in Ag & Environment Biotech
September 12, 2023
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization has honored two biotechnology leaders who are driving cutting-edge breakthroughs in agricultural, environmental and industrial biotechnology. Dr. Pam Marrone, Co-founder and Executive Chair of Invasive…
BIO Applauds FTC Settlement Decision
September 1, 2023
Yesterday the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the decision to settle its Amgen-Horizon merger challenge. The settlement will give the Commission the relief it needs to protect competition, while allowing rare disease patients to enjoy the…
BIO Podcast 2023 Fall Season Launch
August 30, 2023
New Season of I am BIO Podcast Covers Birds, Bees, and Bugs Fall 2023 season explores biotech solutions for wildlife conservation, bee health, drug-resistant bugs, and more Washington – (Aug. 30, 2023) – Save the date―the Biotechnology Innovation…
BIO Statement on CMS Announcement of First 10 Drugs Subject to Price Controls Under IRA
August 29, 2023
The Biden Administration today unveiled the first 10 prescription drugs that will be subject to price controls under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Rachel King, BIO interim President and CEO, made the following statement: The Medicare price…
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