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SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Awaits Trump's Signature
Posted In: Federal Advocacy,
Date posted Apr 6

Congress passed long-awaited legislation to reauthorize the SBIR and STTR programs, sending the bill to President Trump on April 1, 2026, for...

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Pharmaceutical Tariffs Raise Concerns for Innovation Economy and Emerging Biotech
Posted In: Federal Advocacy,
Date posted Apr 6

The White House this past week announced a sweeping new tariff policy targeting imported patented pharmaceutical products, positioning the move as...

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FY27 Budget Proposal Signals Continued Pressure on NIH, NSF, FDA — Raising Stakes for US Innovation
Posted In: Federal Advocacy,
Date posted Apr 6

The Trump Administration’s FY2027 budget proposal underscores a significant shift in federal priorities—pairing a record $1.5 trillion...

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SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Advances to President's Desk
Posted In: Federal Advocacy,
Date posted Mar 20

The future of the SBIR/STTR programs has been a critical issue for the life sciences innovation ecosystem, as highlighted in prior biolink...

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FDA Signals Shift Toward Human-Based Drug Testing as NIH Commits to $150M to Alternatives
Posted In: Federal Advocacy,
Date posted Mar 20

The U.S. drug development landscape is entering a pivotal transition, as federal regulators and research funders accelerate efforts to reduce...

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EPA Moves to Rescind Biden-Era Ethylene Oxide Limits, Reigniting Debate Over Safety and Supply Chain
Posted In: Federal Advocacy,
Date posted Mar 20

A new proposal from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reshaping the regulatory landscape for medical device sterilization -...

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FDA Guidance Links Study Design to 3-Year Exclusivity
Posted In: Federal Advocacy,
Date posted Mar 20

The FDA’s recent draft guidance clarifying the scope of 3-year New Clinical Investigation (NCI) exclusivity is more than a technical update...

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New Federal Legislation Targets "AI-ready" Biological Data to Accelerate Drug Development
Posted In: Federal Advocacy,
Date posted Mar 20

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced new legislation aimed at tackling a foundational challenge in AI-driven drug discovery - the lack...

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U.S. Senate Advances SBIR/STTR Reauthorization, Restoring a Critical Innovation Pipeline
Posted In: Federal Advocacy,
Date posted Mar 6

After months of uncertainty for startups and technology innovators across the country, the U.S. Senate has passed bipartisan legislation, S....

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House Biotech Caucus Endorses Key Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Legislation
Posted In: Federal Advocacy,
Date posted Mar 6

The bipartisan House BIOtech Caucus recently announced its first-ever legislative endorsements, backing two bills aimed at strengthening U.S....

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MichBio Hosts Double-Header at the Capitol: Advancing Bioscience Policy and Partnerships
Posted In: State Advocacy,
Date posted Mar 6

MichBio welcomed Michigan legislators, staff, and industry leaders to Lansing last week for a pair of back-to-back events highlighting the...

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MichBio Supports SB 704 to Establish State Cannabis Reference Laboratory
Posted In: State Advocacy,
Date posted Feb 20

MichBio has expressed strong support for SB 704, legislation that would establish a State Reference Laboratory to strengthen oversight,...

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