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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 Releases Statement Concerning Future Political Giving
January 11, 2021
Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, president and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), released the following statement on BIO's political contributions:   "As of today BIO will be pausing our political giving so we can…
BIO Statement on CMS' Approval of TennCare Medicaid Waiver
January 11, 2021
Dan Durham, Executive Vice President for Health Policy at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization, released the following statement regarding the recent decision by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to approve the Tennessee…
BIO's Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath Responds to "Unconscionable" Attacks on U.S. Capitol
January 6, 2021
Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, President and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization, made the following comments in response to today's violence at the United States Capitol: "Today we watched in horror as angry and unruly mobs attacked…
Injunction Placed on Punitive and Political Maneuver by Administration
December 29, 2020
A judge in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California yesterday issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Administration’s “Most Favored Nation” reimbursement policy for certain drugs administered by Medicare Part B…
Modernizing Oversight of Animal Biotechnology Will Help Tackle Climate Change and Nutrition Challenges
December 21, 2020
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) appreciates the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) longstanding commitment to food and agricultural innovation and looks forward to reviewing the Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR)…
New Website Will Combat Vaccine Myths, Boost Public Confidence, Increase Acceptance
December 4, 2020
Public opinion polls show there is significant mistrust among the American public in the safety and efficacy of vaccines. So today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) announced the launch of COVIDVaccineFacts.org. As a subsidiary…
BIO Leads Group Challenging Administration’s “Most Favored Nation” Rule
December 4, 2020
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), the California Life Sciences Association (CLSA), and BIOCOM California today filed a challenge against the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) attempt, during the final days of the Trump…
BIO's Dr. McMurry-Heath Applauds Nasdaq's Proposal on Mandatory Diversity for Listed Companies
December 2, 2020
Washington, DC (December 2, 2020) - Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, President and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), issued the following statement regarding Nasdaq's filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission…
BIO’s Dr. McMurry-Heath Calls Foreign Price Controls a “Fatally Flawed Regulation” That Will “Endanger Our Most Vulnerable Americans”
November 20, 2020
Washington, DC (November 20, 2020) – Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, president and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), issued the following statement after the Trump administration moved forward with its threat to impose…
BIO’s Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath Congratulates President-Elect Biden & Other Newly Elected Leaders of Both Parties Who Won
November 7, 2020
"What a historic election for our country! For the first time in 120 years, American voter participation shattered many turnout records.    "At BIO we undertook an effort to mobilize and activate voters in our industry with Biotech Votes…
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