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Testimony of BIO President & CEO John F. Crowley…
Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and distinguished Members of the Committee:Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today on behalf of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), which represents more than 1,000…
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BIO Statement on Vaccines and Autism
Phyllis Arthur, EVP, Health Policy and Programs, “Vaccines are one of the most important and effective innovations for the defense of public health. They have saved millions of lives and drastically reduced or eliminated deadly and debilitating…
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BIO's Comments to CDC’s Advisory Committee on…
Re: Docket No. CDC-2025-0454; Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) is appreciative of the opportunity to provide comments to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) in…
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Pediatrics: BIO Comments on FDA Draft Guidance on Pediatric Studies of Molecularly Targeted Oncology Drugs
February 13, 2020
February 11, 2020 Re: Docket No. FDA–2019-D-4751: Food and Drug Administration Reauthorization Act Implementation Guidance for Pediatric Studies of Molecularly Targeted Oncology Drugs Dear Sir/Madam: The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO…
Request to EPA for Analysis of Lifecycle Ethanol GHG Emissons
February 12, 2020
Dear Administrator McCarthy, We write to request that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) update its greenhouse gas life-cycle emissions analysis for corn ethanol to include consideration of the current state of the industry and the published…
PFDD: BIO Comments on FDA Guidance Incorporating Clinical Outcome Assessments into Endpoints for Regulatory Decision Making
February 7, 2020
February 3, 2020 Dear Sir/Madam: The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) thanks the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) for the opportunity to submit comments regarding FDA’s public workshop on Patient-Focused Drug Development…
BIO's 2020 Special 301 Submission
February 6, 2020
Section 182 of the Trade Act of 1974, known as the “Special 301” provisions, requires the United States Trade Representative to identify countries that deny adequate and effective intellectual property protections or fair and equitable market access…
BIO Joins Letters Supporting EPA Nominee Michael Regan
February 4, 2020
The undersigned national agricultural organizations wish to extend our support for the nomination of Michael Regan to serve as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.  Read the letter below:
BIO Comments on SEC Proposed Proxy Amendments
February 3, 2020
In comments to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), BIO applauds the SEC for taking a proactive approach in amending the exemptions from the proxy rules for proxy voting. If adopted, the proposal will significantly improve proxy firm…
Office of New Drugs: BIO Comments on Promoting Effective Drug Development Programs: Opportunities and Priorities for the Food and Drug Administration's Office of New Drugs
January 10, 2020
January 7, 2020 Re: Docket No. FDA–2019-N-3453: Promoting Effective Drug Development Programs: Opportunities and Priorities for the Food and Drug Administration's Office of New Drugs Dear Sir/Madam: The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO…
Clinical Outcomes and Endpoints: BIO Comments on Standard Core Sets: Clinical Outcome Assessments (COAs) and Endpoints Grant Program
January 10, 2020
January 4, 2020 Re: Docket No. FDA–2019-N-5157: 2019 Public Meeting on Center for Drug Evaluation and Research Standard Core Sets: Clinical Outcome Assessments and Endpoints Grant Program. Dear Sir/Madam: The Biotechnology Innovation Organization…
Select Committee on Climate Crisis: BIO Comments on Public Policies Needed to Help Biotech Address Climate Change
December 20, 2019
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) is pleased to respond to the Select Committee's Request for Information (RFI) on how supportive public policy can help biotechnology reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance carbon sequestration,…
BIO Comments on FDA Guidance - IVD Device Studies Frequently Asked Questions
December 17, 2019
On December 16, 2019, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) provided comments on the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) Notice to Public of Website Location of CDRH Fiscal Year 2020 Proposed Guidance Development; In Vitro…