BIO Applauds Support for Innovation in Trump Administration Task Force ReportJan 9 2018
“Biotechnology Sector is a Driver of the ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution’”
Washington, D.C. (January 9, 2018) – The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) is applauding a new report from the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity, which encourages growth and continued innovation in America’s biotechnology sector.
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BIO Statement on Retirement of Senator Orrin HatchJan 2 2018
Washington, DC (January 2, 2018) – “BIO joins the nation – and the great state of Utah – in applauding Senator Hatch for his many years of service, and for proving time and time again to be a strong champion for biomedical innovation."
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BIO Applauds House Passage of the Corporate Governance Reform and Transparency ActDec 21 2017
Washington, DC (December 21, 2017) – Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) applauds the House of Representatives for passing H.R. 4015, the Corporate Governance Reform and Transparency Act. This bipartisan bill, sponsored by Reps. Sean Duffy (R-WI) and Gregory Meeks (D-NY), was approved by a 238-182 vote.
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BIO Applauds USTR for Standing Up for Ag Innovation and Sound ScienceDec 14 2017
U.S. Government and 16 like-minded WTO Members Call for
Implementation of the Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement
Washington, D.C. (December 14, 2017) – The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) is applauding efforts by the United States Government and other World Trade Organization (WTO) members for committing to strengthen the implementation and application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement).
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Dynamic Speaker Lineup Announced for BIO CEO & Investor ConferenceDec 14 2017
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today announces preliminary programing for the upcoming BIO CEO & Investor Conference to be held February 12-13, 2018 in New York. The program will include a diverse group of industry luminaries at the forefront of exciting science in such areas as gene therapy and new oncology treatments.
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2018 RFS Volumes Set Back Growth in Cellulosic BiofuelsNov 30 2017
BIO is disappointed that EPA did not raise the Renewable Fuel Standard's advanced and cellulosic biofuel volumes for 2018 in line with the industry’s ability to produce them.
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BIO Applauds Sens. Tillis and Peters for Introducing the Fostering Innovation ActNov 15 2017
Washington, DC (November 15, 2017) – Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) applauds Sens. Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Gary Peters (D-MI) for introducing the Fostering Innovation Act. This vital legislation would build on the success of the JOBS Act and further reduce regulatory costs for biotech small businesses.
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BIO Statement on Senate GOP Tax Reform ProposalNov 10 2017
Washington, DC (November 10, 2017) – Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) Senior Vice President of Communications Kenneth Lisaius released the following statement regarding the Senate GOP tax reform proposal.
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BIO Statement on USDA Withdrawal of 340 Biotech RulesNov 6 2017
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today announced its intention to withdraw its proposed revisions to regulations (7 CFR part 340) governing agricultural biotechnology.
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) issued the following statement in response:
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BIO Releases Plan to Unleash Innovation in Fight against Opioid Abuse and AddictionNov 2 2017
Washington, DC (November 2, 2017) – The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today released a set of priorities for unleashing the power of innovation to develop solutions to prescription opioid abuse and addiction.
Many of BIO’s priorities align with recommendations put forth yesterday by the President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis, including proposals to ensure that patients have comprehensive access to appropriate treatments, and increasing support for basic research to improve our understanding of the biology of pain and addiction.
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