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BIO Letter to Congressional Leadership on the…
One thing that we can all agree on is the need to give our children a fighting chance so they can lead long and productive lives. That is why it is critical to pass the bipartisan Give Kids a Chance Act and ensure the Pediatric Priority Review…
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John F. Crowley's One-Year Anniversary Letter to…
Dear Colleagues, This month marks my one-year anniversary as BIO's CEO. Like most of us in biotech, this post has been a labor of love. At no time in my 25-year career in this industry have I ever witnessed such awe-inspiring science. Today, we…
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BIO Comments on Office of Management and Budget …
Re: BIO Comments on Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Statistical Policy Directive No. 8 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)-Request for Comments on Possible Revisions for 2027 (USBC–2024–0032)Dear Ms. Orvis,The Biotechnology…
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Right to Try: BIO Comments on Annual Summary Reporting Requirements Under the Right to Try Act, Proposed Rule
September 28, 2020
September 22, 2020 Re: Docket No. FDA-2019-N-5553: Annual Summary Reporting Requirements Under the Right to Try Act, Proposed Rule Dear Sir/Madam: The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) thanks the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or…
Pediatrics: BIO Comments on FDA Draft Guidance Pregnancy, Lactation, and Reproductive Potential: Labeling for Human Prescription Drug and Biological Products – Content and Format
September 28, 2020
September 27, 2020 Re: Docket No. FDA-2014-D-1551:  FDA Draft Guidance, Pregnancy, Lactation, and Reproductive Potential:  Labeling for Human Prescription Drug and Biological Products – Content and Format. Dear Sir/Madam: The…
BIO Signs Coalition Letter In Support of the IGNITE American Innovation Act
August 5, 2020
We write as a coalition of advocates for the startup ecosystem to voice our strong support for the IGNITE American Innovation Act, legislation to support startups through the economic crisis by allowing companies to monetize tax assets generated…
Rare Diseases: BIO Comments on Rare Disease Clinical Trial Network Request for Information
July 31, 2020
July 31, 2020 Re: Docket No. FDA–2020-N-0837: Raare Disease Clinical Trial Network; Request for Information. Dear Sir/Madam: The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) thanks the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) for the…
BIO Submits Comments to USDA on Ag Innovation
July 31, 2020
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) is pleased to respond to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Solicitation of Input from Stakeholders on Agricultural Innovations. BIO applauds USDA for taking a proactive approach and seeking…
Data Modernization: BIO Comments on Modernizing the Food and Drug Administration’s Data Strategy
July 30, 2020
July 30, 2020 Re: Docket No. FDA–2019-D-5799: FDA’s Public Meeting, Modernizing the Food and Drug Administration’s Data Strategy. Dear Sir/Madam: The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) thanks the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or…
BIO Joins Letter to FDA Commissioner on Clarifying Guidance for Plant Gene Editing
July 29, 2020
New innovations capable of advancing plant breeding, such as gene editing, have immense potential to improve agriculture and food production. Researchers are exploring genetic innovations aimed at increasing agricultural productivity; improving…
BIO Comments on Proposed Rule on Value-Based Arrangements
July 20, 2020
The following letter provides BIO’s feedback on a number of regulatory proposals by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that would ease barriers to use of value-based purchasing arrangements within Medicaid and commercial plans, broaden…
BIO Signs Letter to Congress Urging More Relief for Agriculture Amid COVID-19
July 9, 2020
As Congress develops and debates additional bipartisan legislation in response to COVID-19 and the resulting impacts to workers and the economy, the economic losses persisting across U.S. agriculture must be addressed in the legislation and in…
Orphan Drugs: BIO Comments on Interpreting Sameness of Gene Therapy Products Under the Orphan Drug Regulations
June 23, 2020
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) thanks the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) for the opportunity to submit comments on the Draft Guidance for Industry “Interpreting Sameness of Gene Therapy Products Under the Orphan Drug…