Wyoming Governor Mead Signs Bill Facilitating Patient Access to Interchangeable Biologic MedicinesMar 16 2018
Washington, D.C. (March 16, 2018) – The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) commends Governor Matt Mead for signing critical legislation to create a... |
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BIO Submits Testimony for Hearing on Recently Expired Tax CreditsMar 14 2018
BIO submitted written testimony to the U.S. House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Tax Policy, for the hearing “Post Tax Reform Evaluation of Recently Expired Tax Provisions,” asking the committee to provide a seamless multi-year extension of the Second Generation Biofuel Producer Tax Credit; the Special Depreciation Allowance for Second Generation Biofuel Plant Property; the Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Fuels Credit; and the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property, which Congress recently extended retroactively for 2017 but are currently expired.
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Oregon Governor Signs Misleading Drug Pricing BillMar 13 2018
BIO regrets signing of misleading drug pricing and reporting bill by Oregon Governor Brown, as it will fail to provide patients the lower drug costs they were promised
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BIO is Now Accepting Nominations for the 2018 Rosalind Franklin AwardMar 13 2018
Washington, D.C. (March 13, 2018) - Each year, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) presents the Rosalind Franklin Award for Leadership in Industrial Biotechnology to an outstanding woman in the industrial biotechnology sector who has made significant contributions to the advancement of the biobased economy and biotech innovation. BIO is now accepting nominations for the 2018 Rosalind Franklin Award. The award will be presented at the 2018 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology in Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Convention Center from July 16-19, 2018. The deadline to submit nominations is March 28, 2018.
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International Council of Biotech Associations Launches New WebsiteMar 12 2018
Washington, D.C. (March 12, 2018) – The International Council of Biotech Associations (ICBA) today announced the launch of |
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GREENER Fuels Act Would Undermine Investment in Advanced Biofuels, BIO SaysMar 8 2018
BIO voiced its opposition to the GREENER Fuels Act, introduced by Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM) and Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT), because it would revise the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) in way that will chill investment in advanced biofuel.
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BIO Applauds Introduction of the Ensuring the Value of the 340B Program Act of 2018Mar 1 2018
Washington, DC (March 1, 2018) – BIO President and CEO Jim Greenwood issued the following statement today regarding the introduction by Senator Charles Grassley of S. 2453, the Ensuring the Value of the 340B Program Act of 2018:
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BIO Selects Des Moines as Venue for the 2019 BIO World Congress on Industrial BiotechnologyFeb 26 2018
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today announced the selection of Des Moines, Iowa, as the location for the 2019 BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology. The event will be held July 8-11, 2019 and it will host industry executives, investors, policy makers and academics from around the world and will feature the BIO One-on-One Partnering™ system.
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BIO Statement on President’s Proposed 2019 BudgetFeb 13 2018
Washington, D.C. (February 13, 2018) — Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) President and CEO Jim Greenwood issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s FY 2019 budget proposal.
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BIO Expresses Strong Support for TRID Improvement ActFeb 12 2018
Legislation provides critical regulatory relief to small, pre-revenue emerging companies
Washington, D.C. (February 12, 2018)— The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) announced its strong support today for H.R. 3978, the TRID Improvement Act. The bill includes a provision known as the Fostering Innovation Act, which offers much needed regulatory relief to small biotechnology firms.
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