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Press Releases
New BIOSECURE bill "reinforces the national…
House lawmakers today unveiled a new draft of the BIOSECURE Act. Shortly after, BIO President and CEO, John F. Crowley, made the following statement: "The BIOSECURE bill released in the House today reinforces the national security imperative of the…
BIO Statement on EPA/FDA/USDA Release of Plans…
“BIO is pleased to see today’s report released by EPA, FDA and USDA outlining the joint plan for regulatory reform under the Coordinated Framework for Regulation of Biotechnology to support and sustain biotech innovation and continue growing the U.S…
BIO Applauds Farm Bill Progress, Calls for …
BIO commends the leaders and members of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees on their persistence and dedication toward passing a new farm bill this year. The farm bill is vital policy that benefits all Americans, including nutrition programs…
Letters, Testimony, & Comments
Comments of the Biotechnology Innovation…
On behalf of its member organizations, Biotechnology Innovation Organization (“BIO”) respectfully submits this Comment in response to the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (the “Patent Office” or “PTO”) February 13, 2024 Request for…
BIO Comments to FWS on Use of GMOs on National…
BIO comments on a proposed rule to restrict planting of GE organisms on national wildlife refuge lands. 
BIO Comments to the Minnesota Department of…
BIO submits comments on the MDH’s proposed regulations regarding Drugs of Substantial Public Interest: Draft Methodology for Public Comment as required in statute by the Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act.    
Amicus Briefs
BIO FILES AMICUS BRIEF CHALLENGING FTC’S…
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today signed onto an amicus brief to challenge the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit to block the acquisition of Horizon by Amgen. The amicus brief was filed in the U.S. District Court, Northern…
BIO Files Amicus Brief in U.S. ex rel. Scutte v…
BIO has filed an amicus brief in U.S. ex rel. Scutte v. SuperValu Inc., which addresses the issue of the intent requirement under the False Claims Act (FCA). Specifically, BIO urges the Court to uphold the view that a firm does not…
BIO JOINS AMICUS BRIEF CHALLENGING COURT’S…
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today signed onto an amicus brief to challenge a District Court’s unprecedented ruling (related to a single drug known as mifepristone) that would create regulatory barriers and potentially upend FDA’s…