BIO.News Newsletter

If you thought D.C. would slow down ahead of Memorial Day, think again. Today, news on two bills that would streamline reporting requirements for Emerging Growth Companies and provide biofuel tax credits, as well as what Nick Offerman (best known as Ron Swanson) said about COVID-19 vaccines. (828 words, 4 minutes, 8 seconds)

We have a lot to report from Capitol Hill, including the new, history-making head of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and what a few lawmakers said about a TRIPS waiver and H.R. 3. Also, a new study tells us what consumers think about sustainable fashion. (744 words, 3 minutes, 43 seconds)

G20 leaders pledged to share vaccines and USDA published some ideas on climate-smart ag and forestry—and many of these ideas are aligned with things BIO’s proposed. (896 words, 4 minutes, 28 seconds)

Starting the week before Memorial Day with a new podcast on why we must SHARE vaccines globally, plus a new op-ed from Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath on how we can “science our way out” of the climate crisis—and a busy Monday on the Hill. (832 words, 4 minutes, 9 seconds)

Ending the week with news from Congress on a proposed tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel, Biden’s top scientist, and closing patent gaps—plus, how you can travel to five continents in two days, no quarantine required. (622 words, 3 minutes, 6 seconds)

Today, President Biden will sign important legislation addressing anti-Asian hate crimes. We applaud the law’s passage—and the important contributions of the AAPI community to innovation. Also, two of the best science communicators we know tells us more about the “bio-revolution,” and we recap yesterday's HHS appropriations hearing. (1078 words, 5 minutes, 23 seconds)

Everyone’s talking about COVID vaccine equity—but what should we REALLY do to make it happen? We joined a commitment outlining five concrete steps. Meanwhile, we tell you what you need to watch in D.C. today and how you can support farmers and the planet. (762 words, 3 minutes, 48 seconds)

The U.S. will donate an additional 20 million COVID vaccine doses to countries in need—read Dr. Michelle's response. Meanwhile, it's HIV Vaccine Awareness Day and we look at how COVID brought us one step closer to success, as well as DOE's new funding to advance biofuels and reduce carbon. (832 words, 4 minutes, 9 seconds)

Starting a new week with the latest news on the TRIPS waiver—including what Members of Congress said about it—plus a look at bioengineered fashion and a busy Monday on the Hill. (832 words, 4 minutes, 9 seconds)

A recap of this week’s hearings on the Biden administration’s trade policy agenda, words of wisdom from Dr. Michelle on how to address vaccine hesitancy among communities of color, and a lot of news. (960 words, 4 minutes, 40 seconds)