Federal Advocacy

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.

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In late December 2025, Congress completed action on the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)and with it, the...

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Access to capital remains one of the most persistent challenges facing early-stage life sciences companies. On December 11, the U.S. House of...

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Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are a defining feature of the global life sciences industry. While often discussed in terms of market...

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken a noteworthy step toward modernizing how it collaborates with innovative technology...

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America stands at a pivotal moment in biotechnology and scientific innovation. The National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology...

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On December 1, 2025, Washington and London announced an “agreement in principle” that does two big things at once: it shields...

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The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) – Health & Human Service (HHS)’s “high-risk,...

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After the FDA’s Rare Pediatric Disease (RPD) Priority Review Voucher (PRV) authority lapsed at the end of 2024, patient groups and drug...

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A major bipartisan push to overhaul pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) is back on the Senate agenda. On Dec. 4, Senate Finance Committee...

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On 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...

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The U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to launch a Section 232 investigation into imports of medical devices and related equipment has...

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The September 30, 2025, announcement that Pfizer will cut prices on selected drugs (particularly for Medicaid and uninsured populations), tied...

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