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BIO Praises Rep. Robert Hurt for Introducing the Small Company Disclosure Simplification Act

Apr 22 2015

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Canada’s Growing Biobased Economy To Be Showcased at the 2015 BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology in Montreal

Apr 17 2015
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today announced plenary and breakout session programs that will feature executives, industry experts and academics from Canada-based organizations, companies, and universities during BIO’s 12th Annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology.  The world’s largest industrial biotechnology event will be held July 19-22, 2015 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal in Montréal, Canada.  

BIO Supports Trade Promotion Authority

Apr 16 2015
BIO commends Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-UT), Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) & House Ways & Means Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) for introducing the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2015

BIO Commends House Judiciary Committee’s Review of The Innovation Act

Apr 15 2015
BIO supports the efforts of the House Judiciary Committee to curb abuse of the patent system by those seeking to use the system for personal financial gain rather than to promote innovation. However, we are concerned that H.R. 9, the Innovation Act of 2015, goes beyond targeting abusive practices, including with respect to its excessive pleading requirements, mandatory stays of discovery, and mechanisms for joinder of third-party investors, licensors, and collaborators in all patent-related cases.

Representative Lance Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year

Apr 15 2015
BIO announced today its selection of Representative Leonard Lance (R-NJ) as a Legislator of the Year for 2015. Representative Conyers will receive the award this evening in conjunction with BIO’s Legislative Day Fly-In.

Senator Coons Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year

Apr 15 2015
BIO announced today its selection of Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) as a Legislator of the Year for 2015. Senator Coons receives the award in conjunction with today’s BIO Legislative Day Fly-In.

Representative Conyers Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year

Apr 15 2015
BIO announced today its selection of Representative John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) as a 2015 Legislator of the Year. Representative Conyers will receive the award this evening in conjunction with BIO’s Legislative Day Fly-In.

Senator Toomey Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year

Apr 15 2015
BIO announced today its selection of Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA) as a Legislator of the Year for 2015. Senator Toomey receives the award in conjunction with today’s BIO Legislative Day Fly-In.

BIO Urges EPA to Get the Renewable Fuel Standard Back on Track

Apr 10 2015
BIO urged EPA to correct its flawed methodology in the proposed rule for the 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard as the agency unveiled a timeline for finalizing the rule and committed to re-propose volume requirements for 2014 that reflect the volumes of renewable fuel that were actually used in 2014.

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad to Speak at BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology

Apr 10 2015
BIO announced today that Iowa Governor Terry Branstad will deliver remarks during an opening plenary session at the BIO World Congress on Monday, July 20, 2015.