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Brooks-LaSure makes history, lawmakers push back on TRIPS, H.R. 3
Bio.News  •  May 26, 2021
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)
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G20 leaders and biopharmas pledge to share vaccines
Bio.News  •  May 25, 2021
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)
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Why we can and must SHARE vaccines globally
Bio.News  •  May 24, 2021
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)
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BIO Letter Supporting SAF Tax Credit
Letters, Testimony & Comments  •  May 21, 2021
BIO applauds your leadership in the development and introduction of the Sustainable Skies Act, a blender’s tax credit (BTC) to incentivize the production and use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). To meet the challenge of climate change, it is crucial to lead with science and U.S. innovation. Because of biotech innovations, the production of biofuels is becoming more efficient and environmentally sustainable. These technological breakthroughs have led to the development of SAF derived from renewable biomass and waste byproducts, which can reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80 percent compared to conventional jet fuel. By supporting policies that advance pioneering technology breakthroughs we can return our Nation and the world to health and prosperity. BIO is committed to working with Congress to address the climate crisis and advance legislation, such as the Sustainable Skies Act that catalyzes resilient and sustainable biobased economies.
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Lawmakers propose SAF tax credit
Bio.News  •  May 21, 2021
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)
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BIO and Members Join Letter Supporting SAF Tax Credit
Agriculture & Environment, Sustainable Fuels  •  Letters, Testimony & Comments  •  May 20, 2021
As fuel producers and organizations committed to the development of a robust sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry to help decarbonize the aviation industry with drop-in, low-carbon replacements for conventional aviation fuels, we write to express our strong support for the Sustainable Skies Act. The legislation will send a needed long-term investment signal to help scale the SAF industry, will address existing policy disincentives currently limiting SAF deployment and investment, and, most importantly, will meaningfully reduce aviation’s climate and air quality impacts while driving economic growth. We thank Representatives Schneider, Kildee, and Brownley and your staff for the work that went into the development of the SAF BTC, and we stand ready to assist you in making this impactful legislation into law.
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BIO Joins Coalition Letter Supporting SAF Tax Credit
Agriculture & Environment, Sustainable Fuels  •  Letters, Testimony & Comments  •  May 20, 2021
As organizations committed to addressing climate change, we are writing to express our strong support for the Sustainable Skies Act. This bill will help increase the production and uptake of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and reduce the aviation sector’s reliance on petroleum-based jet fuel, ensuring real reductions in aviation emissions. We applaud you for introducing this bill and stand ready to assist in whatever way we can to ensure the measure is approved by both chambers of Congress.
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5 AAPI scientists and innovators to know
Bio.News  •  May 20, 2021
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)
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Biopharma groups pledge vaccine equity
Bio.News  •  May 19, 2021
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)
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BIO Cheers Biden Announcement to Share 20 Million Doses of Vaccines with Developing Nations
Vaccines  •  Press Release  •  May 18, 2021
"The White House’s decision to send Covid-19 vaccines to countries in need is an important step to ensuring people around the globe have access to lifesaving shots and ending this global pandemic. “As part of BIO’s recently-proposed Global “SHARE” program, we’ve made clear the urgent need to strengthen and support healthcare systems in low-and middle-income countries in addressing COVID. The president’s decision to relinquish millions of doses is an important part of achieving this goal. “Going forward, we hope the administration will continue to look towards equity for global vaccine availability and distribution. Another great step would be to eliminate the financial contingencies which have been put in place which currently act as a barrier to COVAX. “BIO member companies have worked around the clock to find the scientific solutions we need to end this pandemic. We look forward to working with the White House to ensure people in every corner of the world have access to those solutions without damaging the premise of intellectual property on which this nation was built.”
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