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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…
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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. 
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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.    
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BIO Submits Statement to House Ag Subcommittee Hearing on Trade Policy and Priorities
November 17, 2021
BIO applauds the Subcommittee for examining trade policy and priorities to support agricultural producers, promote innovation, protect the environment and enable agriculture to combat climate change. Because of bipartisan support, for over twenty…
BIO Submits Statement to House Ag Hearing on the Rural Economy
November 16, 2021
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) is pleased to submit a statement for the record to the United States House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit hearing on A Look at the…
BIO Comments on ICH Draft Guidance S12 Nonclinical Biodistribution Considerations for Gene Therapy Products
November 8, 2021
On Monday, November 8th, BIO submitted comments to the FDA’s draft guidance on Nonclinical Biodistribution Considerations for Gene Therapy Products. In the comment letter, BIO expressed appreciation for the Agency’s decision to put forth a draft…
BIO Submits Comments to USDA for RFI on Climate-Smart Agriculture Practices
November 1, 2021
To meet the challenge of climate change, it is crucial to lead with science and U.S. innovation. We must incentivize the adoption of innovative, sustainable technologies and practices; and streamline and expedite regulatory pathways for breakthrough…
BIO Signs Letter to Congress on Importance of Qualified Small Business Stock
October 29, 2021
The undersigned organizations write to encourage policymakers to remove provisions in the Build Back Better Act that would curtail the effectiveness of Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) in incentivizing investment in innovative small businesses…
BIO Submits Statement to House Ag Joint Hearing on Agriculture Biotechnology
October 26, 2021
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) is pleased to submit a statement for the record to the United States House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture joint hybrid subcommittee hearing, Agricultural Biotechnology: 21st Century…
Agriculture Biotech Alliance Letter to House Ag Committee on Importance of Biotechnology
October 26, 2021
On behalf of our nation’s food and agricultural stakeholder community, we write to extend our appreciation for holding today’s hearing on “Agricultural Biotechnology: 21st Century Advancements and Applications.” Biotechnology is an increasingly…
BIO Joins Letter Supporting Elaine Trevino as Chief Ag Negotiator at USTR
October 15, 2021
BIO is pleased to join the undersigned food and agriculture organizations and companies in supporting the nomination of Elaine Trevino to serve as Chief Agricultural Negotiator at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
Congressional Letter to Administration on Importance of Animal Biotechnology
October 8, 2021
As you know, several challenges facing the agriculture industry and our communities have emerged or intensified in recent years. Zoonotic disease, climate change, and a growing global population require us to consider new solutions to protect our…
BIO Supporting Oxitec’s Experimental Use Permit (EUP) for Biotech Mosquito
September 30, 2021
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) submits these comments in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) request for public input on the receipt of an application, 93167-EUP-2, from Oxitec Ltd requesting to amend and…