In late December 2025, Congress completed action on the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)and with it, the...
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Voices Heard in Washington: Federal Advocacy for Bio Community
Stay updated on federal initiatives and policies influencing the bio-industry across the country. This category highlights national-level advocacy efforts, initiatives, and developments driving innovation and growth across the industry.
Access to capital remains one of the most persistent challenges facing early-stage life sciences companies. On December 11, the U.S. House of...
Read PostMergers and acquisitions (M&A) are a defining feature of the global life sciences industry. While often discussed in terms of market...
Read PostThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken a noteworthy step toward modernizing how it collaborates with innovative technology...
Read PostAmerica stands at a pivotal moment in biotechnology and scientific innovation. The National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology...
Read PostOn December 1, 2025, Washington and London announced an “agreement in principle” that does two big things at once: it shields...
Read PostThe Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) – Health & Human Service (HHS)’s “high-risk,...
Read PostAfter the FDA’s Rare Pediatric Disease (RPD) Priority Review Voucher (PRV) authority lapsed at the end of 2024, patient groups and drug...
Read PostA major bipartisan push to overhaul pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) is back on the Senate agenda. On Dec. 4, Senate Finance Committee...
Read PostOn October 9, 2025, the U.S. Senate took a major step toward embedding a retooled BIOSECURE Act into national policy by approving it as an...
Read PostThe U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to launch a Section 232 investigation into imports of medical devices and related equipment has...
Read PostThe September 30, 2025, announcement that Pfizer will cut prices on selected drugs (particularly for Medicaid and uninsured populations), tied...
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