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What to expect from the Biden administration’s trade agenda
Good Day BIO Newsletter  •  March 19, 2021
Ending the week with Katherine Tai’s historic confirmation as U.S. Trade Representative and what we can expect from the administration’s trade agenda, as well as what policymakers and federal health officials said this week about COVID-19 vaccines. We also meet the Japanese American researcher whose work led to the discovery of the polio vaccine. (975 words, 4 minutes, 52 seconds)
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BIO Welcomes Collaboration With New HHS, USTR Leaders
Human Health, Cost & Value of Biopharmaceuticals  •  Press Release  •  March 18, 2021
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) welcomes the confirmations this week of Katherine Tai to the position of U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and Xavier Becerra to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).  The United States leads the world in biotechnology innovation, creating hundreds of thousands of good jobs. Our members are critical to addressing global health, agricultural, nutrition, and climate sustainability challenges. This includes the very important task of bringing an end to the current COVID-19 pandemic. On the confirmation of HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, president and CEO of BIO, released the following statement: “We congratulate Mr. Becerra on his confirmation to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. “HHS has already played, and will continue to play, a critical role in ending this global pandemic, addressing health disparities, and finding solutions to other issues facing our health system. “BIO looks forward to working with Mr. Becerra and his colleagues in HHS to defeat COVID-19, prepare for future pandemics, and promote patient-centered solutions that prioritize access and lasting biomedical innovation.” On the confirmation of Katherine Tai to USTR, Dr. McMurry-Heath said: “Trade policy has a critical role to play in helping the biotech sector fulfill its potential for the American worker and for humanity. “The hundreds of small companies that comprise our sector especially need help in global markets to ensure a level playing field and to protect against the unfair appropriation of world-leading U.S. technology. “Moreover, the importance of maintaining resilient and diverse supply chains, and refraining from export restrictions for COVID products is crucial as our sector works with global partners through COVAX and other initiatives to ensure that patients around the world get access to COVID vaccines and treatments. “We look forward to working with Ambassador…
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BIO Testimony to House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Hearing on the CLEAN Future Act
Agriculture & Environment, Food & Farm Innovation, Sustainable Fuels  •  Letters, Testimony & Comments  •  March 18, 2021
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) is pleased to submit a statement for the record to the United States House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change hearing entitled, "The CLEAN Future Act: Industrial Climate Policies to Create Jobs and Support Working Communities." To tackle the climate crisis, it is crucial to lead with science and U.S. innovation. We must incentivize the adoption of innovative and sustainable technologies and practices and streamline and expedite regulatory pathways for breakthrough technology solutions to reduce carbon in hard-to-abate sectors.  BIO is committed to working with Committee, Congress, and the Administration to address the climate crisis. We urge to support policy that advances pioneering technology breakthroughs. With science, we can return our Nation and the world to health and prosperity by taking bold and drastic action to address the climate crisis.       
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Action to improve U.S. R&D policy
Good Day BIO Newsletter  •  March 18, 2021
A busy Thursday with a look at U.S. R&D policy, U.K. gene editing policy, and confirmations and hearings to watch in Congress. (1,000 words, 5 minutes)
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BIO Letter to DEFRA Consultation on the Regulation of Genetic Technologies
Agriculture & Environment, Food & Farm Innovation  •  Letters, Testimony & Comments  •  March 17, 2021
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) welcomes the United Kingdom’s (UK) consultation on the application of genome editing in the breeding of plants and animals.  The UK has the unique opportunity to be the first country within Europe to establish a path forward for genome editing technologies, establishing the UK as a regional and global leader in this technology, and providing farmers in England new powerful tools to enable agriculture to be a solution to the ever-growing threat of climate change.  As the UK considers broad reform of legislation with respect to GM technology, BIO urges the UK to join with key trading partners to chart a path forward where science and technology can be fully leveraged to confront climate change and enable the sustainable production of food globally, particularly in regions of the world most susceptible to the environmental and economic threats posed by climate change.  As the policy environment develops, BIO and its members are eager to be a resource to help the UK government advance its innovation and sustainability goals.  
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A policy win for vulnerable patients
Good Day BIO Newsletter  •  March 17, 2021
Another St. Patrick’s Day at home—thank biotech for beer! Today, we have news from CMS that’s a win for the most vulnerable patients, as well as a look at how biotech can help solve growing food insecurity.  (780 words, 3 minutes, 54 seconds)
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Where things stand
Good Day BIO Newsletter  •  March 16, 2021
USDA is seeking input on “climate-smart agriculture and forestry strategy”—and BIO’s on it. We also have positive headlines from BIO members working on COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics as well as news from the Capitol. (859 words, 4 minutes, 17 seconds) P.S. BIO Digital registration opens today! There are big savings if you register by April 11. Get the details.
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Why community health centers matter
Good Day BIO Newsletter  •  March 15, 2021
Today, we examine the stimulus provisions for community health centers and why they matter, plus how biotechnology can improve soil health and rural economies. Have a great week! (790 words, 3 minutes, 57 seconds)
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New Mexico’s Senate passes clean fuel standard
Good Day BIO Newsletter  •  March 12, 2021
Closing a long week with good news: COVID-19 relief is coming, New Mexico’s Senate passed a clean fuel standard, and we might be able to plan July 4th barbecues. In the meantime, continue following the CDC’s guidelines, get your vaccine when you’re eligible, and enjoy the weekend. (787 words, 3 minutes, 56 seconds)
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New Mexico's Clean Fuel Standard Will Ignite State's Green Economy
Agriculture & Environment, Sustainable Fuels  •  Press Release  •  March 11, 2021
Albuquerque, NM (March 11, 2021) — Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) released the following statement applauding the passage of a clean fuel standard in New Mexico: “The passage of a clean fuel standard in New Mexico will have a profound impact on igniting the green economy in the nation’s third-largest oil-producing state,” said Gene Harrington, BIO’s Director of State Government Affairs. “Not only will New Mexico’s clean fuel standard help to reduce emissions, it will provide new revenue streams for farmers to sell their crops and animal waste for fuel and will incentivize sustainable agriculture. And the increasing support for a clean fuel standard from the private sector is further proof that policies supporting sustainable fuels are also good for business. BIO and the New Mexico Clean Fuels Coalition look forward to working with state lawmakers to implement the clean fuel standard and begin decarbonizing the state’s transportation sector.”
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