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Stay informed on advocacy efforts driving growth and innovation in the bio-industry. This category features updates, initiatives, and insights focused on promoting policies and actions that support our thriving community.

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Amid Proposed Cuts, Commission Calls For $15B NIH Support
Posted In: Federal Advocacy,
Date posted Apr 11

A federal commission, in a new report, is calling for $15 billion in new financing to reinforce the United States’ biotech leadership amid...

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Michigan Life Science Organizations Visit Capitol Hill
Posted In: Federal Advocacy,
Date posted Apr 10

MichBio was back on Capitol Hill last week as part of the annual BIO Legislative Fly-In to discuss issues of paramount interest to the...

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The Critical Role of Advocacy in the Bio-Industry
Posted In: Advocacy,
Date posted Apr 10

If you read our blog post Michigan Life Science Organizations Visit Capitol Hill, you would have learned about the progress we made during our...

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Legislation Threatens the Use of Animals in Research
Posted In: State Advocacy,
Date posted Mar 28

Legislation Aims to Ban Animal Research at Public Universities Legislation referred to as “Queenie’s Law,” was reintroduced in...

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Quick Senate Intro and Passage of 340B Program Legislation
Posted In: State Advocacy,
Date posted Mar 28

Michigan Senate Passes Controversial 340B Program Bills The Michigan Senate overwhelmingly passed bills, SB 94 and SB 95, that “prohibits...

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Bill on USPTO-FDA Collaboration Reintroduced
Posted In: Federal Advocacy,
Date posted Mar 28

New Bill Aims to Strengthen USPTO-FDA Collaboration A bill titled “The Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act,” or S....

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Bill to Reauthorize the Rare Pediatric Disease PRV Program Introduced
Posted In: Federal Advocacy,
Date posted Mar 27

Bipartisan Effort Revives Rare Pediatric Disease Program The bipartisan “Give Kids a Chance Act of 2025”, or H.R. 1262, was...

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MichBio Continues to Push Back on Proposed NIH Cuts
Posted In: Federal Advocacy, MichBio News/Statement,
Date posted Mar 27

Defending Biomedical Innovation Amid NIH Budget Threats MichBio, along with numerous other bio-industry groups, continues to press Congress and...

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MichBio Heads to Capitol Hill for Biotech Advocacy
Posted In: Federal Advocacy, MichBio News/Statement,
Date posted Mar 27

MichBio to Visit Capitol Hill and Discuss Biotech/Pharma Issues MichBio is heading back to Capitol Hill on April 1 and 2 as part of the annual...

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The Department of Health and Human Services to Make Significant Workforce Cuts
Posted In: Federal Advocacy,
Date posted Mar 27

Major Changes at HHS: Workforce Cuts, Reorganization, and New Leadership The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) announced 10,000 job...

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NIH Indirect Cost Cuts Risks U.S. Leadership in Life Science Innovation
Posted In: Federal Advocacy,
Date posted Mar 4

Discover how NIH funding cuts threaten U.S. leadership in life science innovation. MichBio advocates for research sustainability and economic growth.

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State Reintroduces 340B Contract Pharmacy Access Legislation
Posted In: State Advocacy,
Date posted Mar 4

Stay updated on Michigan's 340B contract pharmacy access legislation. Explore its implications for healthcare costs and transparency in drug pricing.

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