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BIO submits letters, testimony, and comments to government and regulatory bodies throughout the United States and around the world.

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Notice of Request for Public Comments on Section…
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) offers this submission in response to the request by the Department of Commerce for comments on section 232 national security investigation of imports of pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical ingredients…
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BIO Letter to Congressional Leadership on the…
One thing that we can all agree on is the need to give our children a fighting chance so they can lead long and productive lives. That is why it is critical to pass the bipartisan Give Kids a Chance Act and ensure the Pediatric Priority Review…
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John F. Crowley's One-Year Anniversary Letter to…
Dear Colleagues, This month marks my one-year anniversary as BIO's CEO. Like most of us in biotech, this post has been a labor of love. At no time in my 25-year career in this industry have I ever witnessed such awe-inspiring science. Today, we…
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Agriculture and Weed Resistance
March 10, 2016
The environmental challenges of weed resistance are the same for biotech crops and conventional crops if farmers do not use herbicides as directed. Learn more about stewardship practices that help farmers better control weeds and how biotechnology…
Vaccines: 2009-H1N1 Influenza NVAC Vaccination Program Financing
March 10, 2016
This Report contains NVAC recommendations based on the Working Group’s findings and conclusions, and includes recommendations developed by the NVAC Adolescent Working Group. It takes into account public comments and extensive stakeholder input…
Biodefense: 2009 National Strategy for Countering Biological Threats
March 10, 2016
White House National Security Council - November 2009 National Strategy for Countering Biological Threats
Sarbanes Oxley 404(b) recommendations made by the 2009 Government-Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation
March 10, 2016
The 2009 Government-Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation recommended a permanent exemption for small companies from Section 404(b) of Sarbanes-Oxley. Additionally, they recommended that the SEC increase the public float threshold for…
Cures Acceleration Network: BIO Strongly Supports the CAN Program
March 10, 2016
Implementation of CAN will help NIH-funded researchers bridge the precarious gap between basic research and the eventual development of new cures and treatments for many of the diseases we face today.
Pilot Circuit Breaker Proposal: SEC issues proposal on pilot circuit breaker program to combat abusive short selling
March 10, 2016
BIO commends the SEC on its pilot circuit breaker proposal and urges the use of biotech companies in such proposal
Cures Acceleration Network: Patient Group Letter
March 10, 2016
The letter, signed by approximately 85 patient groups, requests appropriation for CAN in FY2011
Technological Innovation Program (TIP): NIST proposes new program support, promote, and accelerate innovation in the United States through high-risk, high-reward research in areas of critical national need.
March 10, 2016
BIO applauds NIST on implementation of TIP program and urges that personalized medicine be included as an area of "critical national need"
Sarbanes-Oxley in Financial Services Compromise: Sarbanes-Oxley 404(b) Legislative Text in the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009
March 10, 2016
BIO advocated for a provision in financial services reform that would ease regulatory burdens for small public biotechnology companies.
IFRS Roadmap: SEC requests comments on U.S. conversion to a set of global accounting standards
March 10, 2016
BIO provides comment letter to SEC generally supporting the IFRS roadmap while maintaining safeguards for emerging companies during transition.