Reported covered position: Legislative Assistant (Rep. Alcee L. Hastings)
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Provided information on industry's response regarding the covid-19 pandemic Advocated against international reference pricing policies, including most favored nation and HR3 Presented new data from Vital Transformation on the impact of HR3 Hosted a webinar on international reference pricing Hosted a roundtable with Rep. Sara Jacobs Advocated in favor of CMS's MCIT coverage pathway for devices designated as breakthrough by the FDA Advocated against CMS's rule to waive protections for protected classes of drugs
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Advocated for changes to the drug pricing provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act Advocated for the adoption of a Transitional Coverage for Emerging Technologies payment pathway for medical devices. Advocated for policies that advance the use of emerging technologies, including AI in health care Advocated against policies that include international reference pricing
Discussed and informed on the Biocom CA 2026 Life Science Economic Impact Report Advocated against policies that would undermine economic development in the life sciences (i.e., MFN, MDPNP)
Source: Senate LDA
Advocated against HR3 via individual meetings with congressional offices and hosting a webinar for legislative staff on HR3 and patient access.
Advocated against drug pricing legislation HR3, as a stand-alone bill and as a provision in the FY2022 reconciliation package. Submitted comments on the Cures 2.0 draft legislation Advocated for antimicrobial resistance legislation
Advocated against drug pricing legislation HR3, as a stand-alone bill and as a provision in the FY2022 reconciliation package. Advocated for antimicrobial resistance legislation. Supported the Medicare Coverage Innovation Pathway at CMS and expressed concerns with its withdrawal Submitted comments to FDA on cell and gene therapy early-stage clinical trials Hosted a legislative roundtable with Rep. Garcia to discuss the life science industry Hosted a legislative roundtable with Rep. Obernolte to discuss the life science industry Hosted an executive roundtable with CDRH to discuss the digital health center of excellence Hosted an executive roundtable with OSTP to discuss health care and life science priorities and initiatives
Advocated against HR3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019, because of the negative impact it would have on innovation. Co-commissioned a joint report by Vital Transformation on the impact of HR3 on California.
Advocated against HR3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019, because of the negative impact it would have on innovation. Hosted a congressional briefing on Precision Medicine. Hosted a legislative roundtable with Rep. Eric Swalwell.
Urged Members to support H.R.160, the bill to a repeal the medical device tax. Urged Members to support H.R.880, the bill to make the R&D tax credit permanent.
Raised concerns with H.R.9, the Innovation Act and asked Members to oppose the bill. Expressed support for S.632, the Strong Patents Act and H.R.2045, the Trol Act.
Asked to vote for HR6, the 21st Century Cures Act.
Discussed legislative proposals in the 21st Century Cures Initiative and asked Members to support H.R.6. Submitted comments to the Energy & Commerce Committee regarding 21st Century Cures. Submitted comments to House and Senate committees on patient remote monitoring . Co-hosted Congressional briefings on FDA user fee programs in the House and Senate.
Urged Members to support H.R.160, the bill to a repeal the medical device tax. Urged Members to support H.R.880, the bill to make the R&D tax credit permanent.
Raised concerns with H.R.9, the Innovation Act, and asked Members to oppose the bill. Advocated for a Hatch-Waxman/BPCIA exemption from IPR proceedings.
Raised concerns with H.R.9, the Innovation Act and asked Members to oppose the bill. Expressed support for S.632, the Strong Patents Act and H.R.2045, the Trol Act.
Raised concerns with H.R.9, the Innovation Act. Expressed support for S.632, the Strong Patents Act and for reintroduction of the Trol Act.
Raised concerns with H.R.9, the Innovation Act. Expressed support for S.632, the Strong Patents Act and for reintroduction of the Trol Act.
Raised concerns with H.R.9, the Innovation Act and asked Members to oppose the bill. Expressed support for S.632, the Strong Patents Act and H.R.2045, the Trol Act.
Voiced support for track & trace provisions of H.R. 3204 Asked to oppose cuts to Medicare Part B and D
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Advocated for changes to the drug pricing provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act Advocated for the adoption of a Transitional Coverage for Emerging Technologies payment pathway for medical devices. Advocated for policies that advance the use of emerging technologies, including AI in health care
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Advocated for changes to the drug pricing provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act Advocated for the adoption of a Transitional Coverage for Emerging Technologies payment pathway for medical devices. Advocated for policies that advance the use of emerging technologies, including AI in health care Advocated for reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher program
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE
Advocated for changes to the drug pricing provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act Advocated for public health considerations in federal privacy legislation Advocated for the adoption of a Transitional Coverage for Emerging Technologies payment pathway for medical devices. Advocated for policies that advance the use of emerging technologies, including AI in health care Advocated for reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher program Discussed FDA's PreCheck and Commissioners National Priority Voucher Programs
Advocated for the protection of Intellectual Property rights Expressed opposition to FDA and PTO activities that would undermine IP rights. Advocated against policies that would negatively impact technology transfer programs at universities Advocated in support of less restrictive merger & acquisition policies in life sciences Advocated for a reformed PTAB and submitted response letter to USPTO Advocated for Section 101 reforms that provide clearer guidelines on what constitutes patentable subject matter Advocated for granting injunctions with respect to infringing conduct once a court enters a final judgement against an infringer.
Advocated for strengthening the US supply chain and mitigating supply chain disruptions of essential products Advocated for a strong and diverse global supply chain Advocated on the difficulties of onshoring too quickly and expressed the desire to, but through proper channels Advocated against steep tariffs on pharmaceuticals, APIs, and med devices Responded to OSTP RFI on strengthening America's global competitiveness
Advocated for increased discretionary funding for HHS appropriations, including NIH, CDC, BARDA, SNS, CCBHC Advocated for increased discretionary funding for FDA appropriations Advocated for increased discretionary funding for all federally funded scientific research institutions Advocated for a continuing resolution and minibus to fund the government Advocated for reauthorization of SBIR/STTR programs
Advocated for SBIR/STTR reauthorization Discussed and informed on the Biocom CA 2025 Life Science Economic Impact Report
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE
Advocated for changes to the drug pricing provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act Advocated for public health considerations in federal privacy legislation Advocated for the adoption of a Transitional Coverage for Emerging Technologies payment pathway for medical devices. Advocated for policies that advance the use of emerging technologies, including AI in health care Advocated for reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher program Advocated for the ORPHAN Cures Act, and related language, after previous IRA mitigation initiatives Hosted a briefing on the biotech industry Discussed the Administrations health prioritie Discussed FDA's PreCheck and Commissioners National Priority Voucher Programs
Advocated for the protection of Intellectual Property rights Expressed opposition to FDA and PTO activities that would undermine IP rights. Advocated against policies that would negatively impact technology transfer programs at universities Advocated in support of less restrictive merger & acquisition policies in life sciences Advocated for a reformed PTAB Advocated for Section 101 reforms that provide clearer guidelines on what constitutes patentable subject matter Advocated for granting injunctions with respect to infringing conduct once a court enters a final judgement against an infringer.
Advocated to reverse a tax provision preventing businesses from deducting their R&D expenses in the same year they were incurred Advocated to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the amount of the orphan drug tax credit Advocated for an increase in the SALT cap
Advocated for strengthening the US supply chain and mitigating supply chain disruptions of essential products Advocated for a strong and diverse global supply chain Advocated on the difficulties of onshoring too quickly and expressed the desire to, but through proper channels Advocated against steep tariffs on pharmaceuticals, APIs, and med devices
Advocated for increased discretionary funding for HHS appropriations, including NIH, CDC, BARDA, SNS, CCBHC Advocated for increased discretionary funding for FDA appropriations Advocated for increased discretionary funding for all federally funded scientific research institutions Advocated for a continuing resolution to fund the government
Advocated for SBIR/STTR reauthorization Discussed and informed on the Biocom CA 2025 Life Science Economic Impact Report Co-hosted a briefing on SBIR/STTR reauthorization
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Advocated for changes to the drug pricing provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act Advocated for public health considerations in federal privacy legislation Advocated for the adoption of a Transitional Coverage for Emerging Technologies payment pathway for medical devices. Advocated for policies that advance the use of emerging technologies, including AI in health care Advocated for reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher program Advocated for the ORPHAN Cures Act, and related language, after previous IRA mitigation initiatives
Advocated for the protection of Intellectual Property rights Expressed opposition to FDA and PTO activities that would undermine IP rights. Advocated against policies that would negatively impact technology transfer programs at universities Advocated in support of less restrictive merger & acquisition policies in life sciences Advocated for a reformed PTAB Advocated for Section 101 reforms that provide clearer guidelines on what constitutes patentable subject matter Advocated for granting injunctions with respect to infringing conduct once a court enters a final judgement against an infringer.
Advocated for permanent adoption of the telehealth flexibilities created during the COVID-19 public health emergency Advocated for changes to the drug pricing provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act Advocated for public health considerations in federal privacy legislation Advocated for the adoption of a Transitional Coverage for Emerging Technologies payment pathway for medical devices. Advocated for policies that advance the use of emerging technologies, including AI in health care Advocated for reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher program
Advocated for the protection of Intellectual Property rights Expressed opposition to FDA and PTO activities that would undermine IP rights. Advocated against policies that would negatively impact technology transfer programs at universities Advocated in support of less restrictive merger & acquisition policies in life sciences Advocated for a reformed PTAB Advocated for Section 101 reforms that provide clearer guidelines on what constitutes patentable subject matter
Advocated for permanent adoption of the telehealth flexibilities created during the COVID-19 public health emergency Advocated for changes to the drug pricing provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act Advocated for public health considerations in federal privacy legislation Advocated for the adoption of a Transitional Coverage for Emerging Technologies payment pathway for medical devices. Advocated for policies that advance the use of emerging technologies, including AI in health care Advocated for reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher program
Advocated for the protection of Intellectual Property rights Expressed opposition to FDA and PTO activities that would undermine IP rights. Advocated against policies that would negatively impact technology transfer programs at universities Advocated in support of less restrictive merger & acquisition policies in life sciences Advocated for a reformed PTAB Advocated for Section 101 reforms that provide clearer guidelines on what constitutes patentable subject matter
Advocated for increased discretionary funding for HHS appropriations, including NIH, NCATS, CDC, BARDA, SNS Advocated for increased discretionary funding for FDA appropriations Advocated for increased discretionary funding for all federally funded scientific research institutions
Advocated for the expansion of the biopreferred program Advocated for the reauthorization of the Farm bill
Advocated for permanent adoption of the telehealth flexibilities created during the COVID-19 public health emergency Advocated for changes to the drug pricing provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act Advocated for public health considerations in federal privacy legislation Advocated for the adoption of a Transitional Coverage for Emerging Technologies payment pathway for medical devices. Advocated against reasonable pricing provisions in NIH awards contracts Advocated for policies that advance the use of emerging technologies, including AI in health care Advocated for the reauthorization of pandemic preparedness legislation Advocated for reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher program
Advocated for increased discretionary funding for HHS appropriations, including NIH, NCATS, CDC, BARDA, SNS Advocated for increased discretionary funding for FDA appropriations Advocated for increased discretionary funding for all federally funded scientific research institutions
Advocated for the expansion of the biopreferred program Advocated for the reauthorization of the Farm bill
Advocated to reverse a tax provision preventing businesses from deducting their R&D expenses in the same year they were incurred
Advocated for strengthening the US supply chain and mitigating supply chain disruptions of essential products
Advocated for the expansion of the biopreferred program Advocated for the reauthorization of the Farm bill
Advocated to reverse a tax provision preventing businesses from deducting their R&D expenses in the same year they were incurred
Advocated for strengthening the US supply chain and mitigating supply chain disruptions of essential products
Advocated for increased discretionary funding for HHS appropriations, including NIH, NCATS, CDC, BARDA, SNS Advocated for increased discretionary funding for FDA appropriations Advocated for increased discretionary funding for the VA appropriations, including the National Pharmacogenomic Program Advocated for increased discretionary funding for all federally funded scientific research institutions
Advocated for the protection of Intellectual Property rights Advocated for the protection of the Bayh-Dole Act and against using march-in provisions to control drug pricing Expressed opposition to the proposals waiving IP protections for covid-19 vaccines, diagnostics, and treatments under the TRIPS agreement. Expressed opposition to FDA and PTO collaboration activities that would undermine IP rights. Advocated against policies that would negatively impact technology transfer programs at universities Advocated in support of less restrictive merger & acquisition policies in life sciences
Advocated for the protection of Intellectual Property rights Advocated for the protection of the Bayh-Dole Act and against using march-in provisions to control drug pricing Expressed opposition to the proposals waiving IP protections for covid-19 vaccines, diagnostics, and treatments under the TRIPS agreement. Expressed opposition to FDA and PTO collaboration activities that would undermine IP rights. Advocated against policies that would negatively impact technology transfer programs at universities
Advocated to reverse a tax provision preventing businesses from deducting their R&D expenses in the same year they were incurred, including sponsoring a briefing on Capitol Hill for Congressional Staff on 10/26.
Advocated for the protection of Intellectual Property rights Advocated for the protection of the Bayh-Dole Act and against using march-in provisions to control drug pricing Expressed opposition to the proposals waiving IP protections for covid-19 vaccines, diagnostics, and treatments under the TRIPS agreement. Expressed opposition to FDA and PTO collaboration activities that would undermine IP rights. Hosted USPTO officials, Linda Horner, Andrea Grossman, and Zachariah Lucas at a Biocom California meeting on IP issues Advocated against policies that would negatively impact technology transfer programs at universities
Advocated for increased discretionary funding for HHS appropriations, including NIH, NCATS, CDC, BARDA, SNS Advocated for increased discretionary funding for FDA appropriations Advocated for increased discretionary funding for the VA appropriations, including the National Pharmacogenomic Program Advocated for increased discretionary funding for all federally funded scientific research institutions
Advocated for the protection of Intellectual Property rights Advocated for the protection of the Bayh-Dole Act and against using march-in provisions to control drug pricing Expressed opposition to the proposals waiving IP protections for covid-19 vaccines, diagnostics, and treatments under the TRIPS agreement. Expressed opposition to FDA and PTO collaboration activities that would undermine IP rights.
Advocated for permanent adoption of the telehealth flexibilities created during the COVID-19 public health emergency Advocated for changes to the drug pricing provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act Advocated for public health considerations in federal privacy legislation Advocated for the adoption of a Transitional Coverage for Emerging Technologies payment pathway for medical devices. Advocated for California to be selected as an ARPA-H Hub. Held a reception for Members, including Reps. Duarte, Barragan, Correa, Lofgren, and Peters
Advocated for permanent adoption of the telehealth flexibilities created during the COVID-19 public health emergency Advocated for changes to the drug pricing provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act Advocated for public health considerations in federal privacy legislation Advocated for the adoption of a Transitional Coverage for Emerging Technologies payment pathway for medical devices. Advocated for California to be selected as an ARPA-H Hub. Held a meet and greet with Reps. Peters, Valadao, Mullin, and Kiley on health issues Held a roundtable with FDA Digital Health Center of Excellence Director, Troy Tazbaz, on health issues
Advocated to reverse a tax provision preventing businesses from deducting their R&D expenses in the same year they were incurred
Advocated for passage of FDA policy legislation Advocated for increased use of digital health technologies Advocated for permanent adoption of the telehealth flexibilities created during the COVID-19 public health emergency Advocated against the drug pricing provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act Advocated for public health considerations in federal privacy legislation Held a roundtable event with Representative Young Kim on health issues
Advocated for the protection of Intellectual Property rights Advocated for the protection of the Bayh-Dole Act and against using march-in provisions to control drug pricing Expressed opposition to the proposals waiving IP protections for covid-19 vaccines, diagnostics, and treatments under the TRIPS agreement.
Advocated to reverse a tax provision preventing businesses from deducting their R&D expenses in the same year they were incurred
Advocated for passage of FDA User Fee legislation Advocated for legislation that would support greater use of genetic sequencing technologies Advocated for increased utilization and uptake of digital health technologies in health care Advocated for permanent adoption of the telehealth flexibilities created during the COVID-19 public health emergency Advocated against the drug pricing provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act Cohosted a Congressional briefing on Anti-microbial resistance Advocated for public health considerations in federal privacy legislation
Advocated for passage of FDA User Fee legislation Advocated against CMS National Coverage Decision on Amyloid-directed Monoclonal Antibodies for the Treatment of Alzheimers Disease Advocated for legislation that would support greater use of genetic sequencing technologies Advocated for increased utilization and uptake of digital health technologies in health care Advocated for permanent adoption of the telehealth flexibilities created during the COVID-19 public health emergency Held a Roundtable with Rep. Lou Correa on health issues, including new drugs and manufacturing
Advocated for increased discretionary funding for HHS appropriations, including NIH, NCATS, CDC, BARDA, SNS Advocated for increased discretionary funding for FDA appropriations, including CBER Advocated for increased discretionary funding for the VA appropriations, including the National Pharmacogenomic Program Advocated for increased discretionary funding for all federally funded scientific research institutions
Advocated for strengthening the US supply chain and mitigating supply chain disruptions of essential products
Advocated for increased discretionary funding for R&D at government research institutions
Advocated for the protection of Intellectual Property rights Advocated for protection of the Bayh-Dole Act and against using march-in provisions to control drug pricing Expressed opposition to the Administration's decision to support waiving IP protections for covid-19 vaccines under the TRIPS agreement.
Urged the Department of Commerce to ensure the availability of semiconductor chips for the medical device industry.
Advocated against drug pricing legislation HR3, as a stand-alone bill and as a provision in the FY2022 reconciliation package. Advocated for antimicrobial resistance legislation. Supported the Medicare Coverage Innovation Pathway at CMS and expressed concerns with its withdrawal Submitted comments to FDA on cell and gene therapy early-stage clinical trials Hosted a legislative roundtable with Rep. Garcia to discuss the life science industry Hosted a legislative roundtable with Rep. Obernolte to discuss the life science industry Hosted an executive roundtable with CDRH to discuss the digital health center of excellence Hosted an executive roundtable with OSTP to discuss health care and life science priorities and initiatives
Advocated against drug pricing legislation HR3, as a stand-alone bill and as a provision in the FY2022 reconciliation package. Submitted comments on the Cures 2.0 draft legislation Advocated for antimicrobial resistance legislation
Expressed concerns with tax provisions in the FY2022 reconciliation bill, including raising the corporate tax rate and limiting the orphan drug tax credit
Expressed importance of intellectual property protections for the life science industry. Expressed opposition to the Administration's decision to support waiving IP protections for covid-19 vaccines under the TRIPS agreement.
Expressed importance of intellectual property protections for the life science industry. Expressed opposition to the Administration's decision to support waiving IP protections for covid-19 vaccines under the TRIPS agreement.
Advocated against HR3 via individual meetings with congressional offices and hosting a webinar for legislative staff on HR3 and patient access.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Expressed importance of intellectual property protections for the life science industry
Provided information on industry's response regarding the covid-19 pandemic Advocated against international reference pricing policies, including most favored nation and HR3 Presented new data from Vital Transformation on the impact of HR3 Hosted a webinar on international reference pricing Hosted a roundtable with Rep. Sara Jacobs Advocated in favor of CMS's MCIT coverage pathway for devices designated as breakthrough by the FDA Advocated against CMS's rule to waive protections for protected classes of drugs
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Expressed support for the Bayh-Dole Act, as part of the law's 40th anniversary campaign. Expressed concerns about the misuse of "march-in rights" and compulsory licenses. Expressed support for PTAB protections.
Sent information to House and Senate staff about the life science's industry response to covid-19 Expressed strong concerns about executive orders and rules on most-favored nation and importation Hosted a legislative roundtable with Rep. Scott Peters Hosted a legislative roundtable with Rep. Harley Rouda Hosted a legislative roundtable with Rep. Ami Bera Expressed support for the coverage of home infusion of Medicare Part B drugs during the covid-19 pandemic. Expressed our position on domesticating the US drug supply chain Expressed our position on value-based agreements, line extensions and copay accumulator programs Expressed support for expanding telehealth services Expressed support for policies that encourage the use and development of novel antibiotics to fight anti-microbial resistance (AMR)
Advocated for additional funding for NIH, FDA, CDC and BARDA in FY2021 appropriations and coronavirus supplemental legislation.
Sent information to House and Senate staff about the life science's industry response to covid-19 Expressed strong concerns about executive orders on most-favored nation and importation Hosted a congressional webinar "Incentivizing R&D during a pandemic" Hosted a congressional webinar "The Use of Genomics in Response to the Pandemic" Advocated for the reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher Program Expressed support for the coverage of home infusion of Medicare Part B drugs during the covid-19 pandemic. Expressed our position on domesticating the US drug supply chain Expressed our position on value-based agreements and copay accumulator programs Expressed support for expanding telehealth services Expressed support for policies that encourage the use and development of novel antibiotics to fight anti-microbial resistance (AMR)
Advocated for additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which had run out of funding Urged the US Treasury Department and SBA to clarify that small businesses with equity investors will be eligible for the small business loan program created by the CARES Act.
Expressed concerns with proposals that would restrict visas for international students, researchers and faculty as the country reopens
Advocated for targeted and temporary liability protections for life science organizations
Advocated for targeted and temporary liability protections for life science organizations
Expressed support for the Bayh-Dole Act, as part of the law's 40th anniversary campaign
Advocated for additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which had run out of funding Urged the US Treasury Department and SBA to clarify that small businesses with equity investors will be eligible for the small business loan program created by the CARES Act.
Expressed support for provisions in the CARES Act that would support small businesses impacted by the covid-19 crisis (small business loans and grants, paycheck protection, NOL losses) Urged the US Treasury Department and SBA to clarify that small businesses with equity investors will be eligible for the small business loan program created by the CARES Act.
Expressed disappointment over the removal of data exclusivity protections in the USMCA. Expressed concerns regarding a possible "BuyAmerican" executive order, which could delay the development of COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics, and worsen shortages of critically-needed medicines if the life science sector isn't exempt.
Advocated against HR3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019, because of the negative impact it would have on innovation. Co-commissioned a joint report by Vital Transformation on the impact of HR3 on California.
Advocated to permanently repeal the medical device tax.
Expressed concerns after the 10 years of data exclusivities for biologics provision was removed from the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
Opposed legislation and policies that would undermine the US patent system, including "compulsory licenses"
Advocated for additional funding for NIH and FDA in FY2020 appropriations.
Advocated in favor of the USMCA.
Advocated for legislation to permanently repeal the medical device tax.
Opposed legislation and policies that would undermine the US patent system, including "compulsory licenses"
Advocated for additional funding for NIH and FDA in FY2020 appropriations.
Opposed legislation and policies that would undermine the US patent system, including "compulsory licenses" Hosted a roundtable with USPTO Director, Andrei Iancu Hosted a meeting with USPTO Director of Technology Center 3600, Tariq Hafiz
Held an advocacy fly-in to discuss the importance of digital health technologies, including funding, FDA and ONC regulations, reimbursement, and privacy and security considerations. Discussed drug pricing policies and their impact on innovation, including generic competition, reference pricing, price transparency, Medicare negotiation, protected classes, PBM rebates, and 340B reform. Advocated for the reauthorization of PAHPA.
Lobbied in opposition to "compulsory licenses" policies Advocated for reforms of IPR proceedings at the PTAB, including support of the STRONGER Patents Act
Supported the reauthorization of PAHPA Expressed concerns with step therapy policy, reference pricing, changes to Medicare Part B, and changes to the Part D protected classes Discussed how the life science community can help address the opioid crisis Advocated for reforms of the 340B drug program
Advocated for the suspension of the medical device tax.
Supported mandatory funding for the Energy Title in the Farm Bill.
Supported the reauthorization of PAHPA Expressed concerns with step therapy policy, changes to Medicare Part B, and changes to the Part D protected classes Expressed support for banning "gag clauses" in contract with pharmacists Discussed how the life science community can help address the opioid crisis Advocated for reforms of the 340B drug program
Advocated for the suspension of the medical device tax.
Supported mandatory funding for the Energy Title in the Farm Bill.
Co-hosted a Life Science Reception Hosted a congressional briefing supporting the reauthorization of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA) Discussed how the life science community can help address the opioid crisis Supported expanded coverage of whole-genome sequencing Advocated for enhancements of the 340B drug program Expressed concerns over the establishment of a private litigation mechanism in the CREATES Act
Voiced opposition to tariffs on medical devices
Advocated for increased funding for NIH and FDA in FY2018 omnibus.
Advocated for the suspension of the medical device tax.
Hosted an advocacy fly-in about regenerative medicine Discussed how the life science community can help address the opioid crisis Supported expanded coverage of whole-genome sequencing Advocated for enhancements of the 340B drug program
Advocated for repeal of the medical device tax. Advocated for lower corporate tax rate and territorial tax system as part of tax reform. Advocated for protection of the orphan drug tax credit and state and local tax deductions, as part of tax reform.
Advocated for increased funding for NIH and FDA.
Advocated for the repeal of IPAB
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Advocated for increased funding for NIH and FDA.
Advocated for the protection of 12 years of data exclusivities for biologics in NAFTA
Hosted a congressional briefing on oncology and genomics Advocated for the repeal of IPAB Advocated for the repeal of the medical device tax
Advocated for a clean re-authorization of FDA user fee agreements. Organized a DC fly-in to discuss oncology issues Co-hosted a congressional briefing on drug cost and value Co-hosted a life science reception
Discussed Biocom 2017 economic impact report and statewide expansion
Advocated for increased funding for NIH and FDA. Co-hosted a congressional briefing on NIH and FDA funding
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
Advocated for increased funding for NIH and FDA.
Discussed R&D tax credits
Advocated for a clean re-authorization of FDA user fee agreements.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Urged legislators to support the 21st Century Cures Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Asked for increased NIH funding; Participated in Rally for Medical Research Urged Congress to pass continuing resolution, that includes emergency funding for Zika
Expressed support for 21st century cures legislation and Senate biomedical bills.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Urged Congress to support GMO labeling legislation.
Asked Congress to prioritize the use of telehealth and remote patient monitoring technologies. Hosted a Precision Medicine Briefing to educate regulators and legislators about precision medicine. Expressed support for Senate biomedical initiative. Hosted Congressional Briefing on Value of Biomedical Innovation. Hosted life science reception on Capitol Hill.
Asked for increased NIH funding.
Asked for increased NIH funding.
Asked Congress to prioritize the use of telehealth and remote patient monitoring technologies. Organized a Precision Medicine Fly-In to educate regulators and legislators about precision medicine. Urged the Senate HELP Committee to provide mandatory funding for the NIH in its biomedical initiative. Raised concerns regarding CMS' Part B Demo.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
Asked Congress to prioritize the use of emerging telehealth and remote patient monitoring technologies. Organized a Congressional briefing on digital health in the House and the Senate. Organized a Capitol Hill Reception in the House. Promoted the creation of the Congressional Life Science Caucus.
Advocated for 12 years of data exclusivities for biologics in the TPP agreement.
Expressed support for the repeal of the medical device tax. Urged Congress to pass the tax extenders package.
Raised concerns with H.R.9, the Innovation Act, and asked Members to oppose the bill. Advocated for a Hatch-Waxman/BPCIA exemption from IPR proceedings.
Asked for increased NIH funding. Asked Congress to pass legislation to fund the federal government in FY2016.
Asked to vote for HR6, the 21st Century Cures Act.
Urged Members to support Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation.
Raised concerns with H.R.9, the Innovation Act and asked Members to oppose the bill. Expressed support for S.632, the Strong Patents Act and H.R.2045, the Trol Act.
Asked to support additional funding for NIH, FDA, and BARDA. Asked to support the FDA SOS Act, which would exempt FDA user fees from sequestration.
Expressed support for Medicare Part B and D and discussed patients' access to medicines. Discussed legislative proposals in the 21st Century Cures Initiative. Submitted comments to the Energy & Commerce Committee regarding 21st Century Cures. Discussed SBIR/STTR programs and current initiatives at the NIH.
Voiced support for a repeal of the medical device tax.
Asked to support additional funding for NIH, FDA, and BARDA. Asked to support the FDA SOS Act, which would exempt FDA user fees from sequestration.
Asked for increased funding for NIH, FDA, and biorenewable programs.
Asked to reauthorize the tax extenders. Asked to repeal the medical device tax.
Discussed 21st Century Cures proposals. Organized a Fly-In to discuss the digital health landscape, including regulation, reimbursement, data privacy and ownership, electronic health records (EHRs) and patient-generated health data (PGHD).
Filing targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Presented our CA economic impact report.
Raised concerns with Senate patent litigation bill and lobbied in support of House demand letter bill.
Asked for increased funding of FDA, NIH, and bioenergy programs.
Presented our economic impact report
Asked to oppose cuts/rebates to Medicare Part B/D
Asked to support biorenewables/biofuels programs
Asked to support the farm bill Discussed USDA energy programs Discussed DOD energy programs
Expressed concerns with Senate legislation on patent litigation reform
Asked to support the omnibus appropriations bill Asked to support additional funding for FDA, NIH Asked to exempt FDA user fees from sequestration
Voiced support for mandatory funding of the Energy Title of the Farm Bill Voiced support for renewable chemicals parity Voice support for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)
Asked to oppose H.R. 3309 and similar bills
Voiced support for track & trace provisions of H.R. 3204 Asked to oppose cuts to Medicare Part B and D
Sent letter regarding new SEC rule on angel investors
Voiced support for the Energy Title of the Farm Bill Voiced support for renewable chemicals parity Discussed renewable energy policies
Presented our 2014 Economic Impact Report
Asked that the sequestration of user fees be reversed Asked for adequate funding of FDA and NIH in FY2014 (no further cuts) Asked to oppose cuts to Medicare Part B
Asked to support a national drug track and trace system, with strong state pre-emption requirements Organized briefing on the value of medical innovation
Voiced support for mandatory funding of the Energy Title in the Farm Bill Voiced support for renewable chemicals eligibility in the Farm Bill Asked to oppose GE food labeling legislation
Voiced opposition to Medicare Part D drug rebates.
Voiced support for the Energy Title in the Farm Bill.
Voiced opposition to sequestration. Voiced support for funding of NIH, FDA, Medicare Part B, and BARDA.
Advocated to reverse a tax provision preventing businesses from deducting their R&D expenses in the same year they were incurred Advocated to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the amount of the orphan drug tax credit Advocated for an increase in the SALT cap
Advocated for strengthening the US supply chain and mitigating supply chain disruptions of essential products Advocated for a strong and diverse global supply chain Submitted written comments on Sec 232
Advocated for SBIR/STTR reauthorization Discussed and informed on the Biocom CA 2025 Life Science Economic Impact Report
Advocated for increased discretionary funding for HHS appropriations, including NIH, CDC, BARDA, SNS, CCBHC Advocated for increased discretionary funding for FDA appropriations Advocated for increased discretionary funding for all federally funded scientific research institutions
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Advocated to reverse a tax provision preventing businesses from deducting their R&D expenses in the same year they were incurred Advocated to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the amount of the orphan drug tax credit
Advocated for strengthening the US supply chain and mitigating supply chain disruptions of essential products Advocated for a strong and diverse global supply chain
Advocated for increased discretionary funding for HHS appropriations, including NIH, CDC, BARDA, SNS, CCBHC Advocated for increased discretionary funding for FDA appropriations Advocated for increased discretionary funding for all federally funded scientific research institutions
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Advocated to reverse a tax provision preventing businesses from deducting their R&D expenses in the same year they were incurred Advocated to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the amount of the orphan drug tax credit
Advocated for strengthening the US supply chain and mitigating supply chain disruptions of essential products Advocated for a strong and diverse global supply chain
Advocated for increased discretionary funding for HHS appropriations, including NIH, CDC, BARDA, SNS, CCBHC Advocated for increased discretionary funding for FDA appropriations Advocated for increased discretionary funding for all federally funded scientific research institutions
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Advocated for the protection of Intellectual Property rights Advocated for the protection of the Bayh-Dole Act and against using march-in provisions to control drug pricing Expressed opposition to the proposals waiving IP protections for covid-19 vaccines, diagnostics, and treatments under the TRIPS agreement. Expressed opposition to FDA and PTO activities that would undermine IP rights. Advocated against policies that would negatively impact technology transfer programs at universities Advocated in support of less restrictive merger & acquisition policies in life sciences
Advocated for strengthening the US supply chain and mitigating supply chain disruptions of essential products
Advocated to reverse a tax provision preventing businesses from deducting their R&D expenses in the same year they were incurred
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Advocated for permanent adoption of the telehealth flexibilities created during the COVID-19 public health emergency Advocated for changes to the drug pricing provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act Advocated for public health considerations in federal privacy legislation Advocated for the adoption of a Transitional Coverage for Emerging Technologies payment pathway for medical devices. Advocated against reasonable pricing provisions in NIH awards contracts Advocated for policies that advance the use of emerging technologies, including AI in health care Advocated for the reauthorization of pandemic preparedness legislation Advocated for reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher program Hosted a roundtable with Rep. Sara Jacobs on Health Issues Hosted a reception for Congressional Staff
Advocated for strengthening the US supply chain and mitigating supply chain disruptions of essential products
Advocated for the protection of Intellectual Property rights Advocated for the protection of the Bayh-Dole Act and against using march-in provisions to control drug pricing Expressed opposition to the proposals waiving IP protections for covid-19 vaccines, diagnostics, and treatments under the TRIPS agreement. Expressed opposition to FDA and PTO activities that would undermine IP rights. Advocated against policies that would negatively impact technology transfer programs at universities Advocated in support of less restrictive merger & acquisition policies in life sciences
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE
Advocated for increased discretionary funding for HHS appropriations, including NIH, NCATS, CDC, BARDA, SNS Advocated for increased discretionary funding for FDA appropriations Advocated for increased discretionary funding for all federally funded scientific research institutions
Advocated for permanent adoption of the telehealth flexibilities created during the COVID-19 public health emergency Advocated for changes to the drug pricing provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act Advocated for public health considerations in federal privacy legislation Advocated for the adoption of a Transitional Coverage for Emerging Technologies payment pathway for medical devices. Advocated against reasonable pricing provisions in NIH awards contracts Advocated for policies that advance the use of emerging technologies, including AI in health care Advocated for the development of pandemic preparedness legislation Hosted a roundtable with HELP Committee staff, Barrett Tenbarge, on Health Care policy
Advocated for the protection of Intellectual Property rights Advocated for the protection of the Bayh-Dole Act and against using march-in provisions to control drug pricing Expressed opposition to the proposals waiving IP protections for covid-19 vaccines, diagnostics, and treatments under the TRIPS agreement. Expressed opposition to FDA and PTO activities that would undermine IP rights. Advocated against policies that would negatively impact technology transfer programs at universities Advocated in support of less restrictive merger & acquisition policies in life sciences
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE
Advocated for the expansion of the biopreferred program Advocated for the reauthorization of the Farm bill
Advocated for changes to the drug pricing provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act Advocated for public health considerations in federal privacy legislation Advocated for the adoption of a Transitional Coverage for Emerging Technologies payment pathway for medical devices. Advocated against reasonable pricing provisions in NIH awards contracts Hosted a meeting with ARPA-H Director Wegrzyn on access to ARPA-H funding Hosted a meeting with FDA Tanya Clayton on the FDAs CMC pilot Hosted a meeting with BARDA on the DRIVE initiative
Advocated to reverse a tax provision preventing businesses from deducting their R&D expenses in the same year they were incurred
Filing targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE
Advocated for strengthening the US supply chain and mitigating supply chain disruptions of essential products
Advocated for increased discretionary funding for HHS appropriations, including NIH, NCATS, CDC, BARDA, SNS Advocated for increased discretionary funding for FDA appropriations Advocated for increased discretionary funding for the VA appropriations, including the National Pharmacogenomic Program Advocated for increased discretionary funding for all federally funded scientific research institutions
Advocated for support of USDA loan guarantee programs Advocated for the expansion of the biopreferred program Advocated for the reauthorization of the Farm bill
Advocated for permanent adoption of the telehealth flexibilities created during the COVID-19 public health emergency Advocated for changes to the drug pricing provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act Advocated for public health considerations in federal privacy legislation Advocated for the adoption of a Transitional Coverage for Emerging Technologies payment pathway for medical devices. Advocated against reasonable pricing provisions in NIH awards contracts Hosted a meeting with FDA officials on Medical Device Policy with Mr. Kai Kadoich and Dr. April Marrone
Filing targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Advocated for strengthening the US supply chain and mitigating supply chain disruptions of essential products
Advocated to reverse a tax provision preventing businesses from deducting their R&D expenses in the same year they were incurred
Advocated for permanent adoption of the telehealth flexibilities created during the COVID-19 public health emergency Advocated for changes to the drug pricing provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act Advocated for public health considerations in federal privacy legislation Advocated for the adoption of a Transitional Coverage for Emerging Technologies payment pathway for medical devices. Advocated against reasonable pricing provisions in NIH awards contracts Hosted a roundtable with Congressman Mike Levin on health issues Hosted a meeting with Rep. Scott Peters
Advocated for support of USDA loan guarantee programs Advocated for the expansion of the biopreferred program Advocated for the reauthorization of the Farm bill
Filing targets: Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE
Advocated to reverse a tax provision preventing businesses from deducting their R&D expenses in the same year they were incurred
Advocated for increased discretionary funding for HHS appropriations, including NIH, NCATS, CDC, BARDA, SNS Advocated for increased discretionary funding for FDA appropriations Advocated for increased discretionary funding for the VA appropriations, including the National Pharmacogenomic Program Advocated for increased discretionary funding for all federally funded scientific research institutions
Advocated for strengthening the US supply chain and mitigating supply chain disruptions of essential products
Advocated for support of USDA loan guarantee programs Advocated for the expansion of the biopreferred program Advocated for the reauthorization of the Farm bill Hosted Advocacy Fly-In to advocate for policies to support the development of cell and chemical alternatives to meat and petroleum-based products
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
Advocated for the protection of Intellectual Property rights Advocated for the protection of the Bayh-Dole Act and against using march-in provisions to control drug pricing Expressed opposition to the proposals waiving IP protections for covid-19 vaccines, diagnostics, and treatments under the TRIPS agreement Expressed opposition to FDA and PTO collaboration activities that would undermine IP rights
Advocated for increased discretionary funding for HHS appropriations, including NIH, NCATS, CDC, BARDA, SNS Advocated for increased discretionary funding for FDA appropriations Advocated for increased discretionary funding for the VA appropriations, including the National Pharmacogenomic Program Advocated for increased discretionary funding for all federally funded scientific research institutions
Advocated for strengthening the US supply chain and mitigating supply chain disruptions of essential products
Filing targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE
Advocated for increased discretionary funding for HHS appropriations, including NIH, NCATS, CDC, BARDA, SNS Advocated for increased discretionary funding for FDA appropriations, including CBER Advocated for increased discretionary funding for the VA appropriations, including the National Pharmacogenomic Program Advocated for increased discretionary funding for all federally funded scientific research institutions
Advocated to reverse a tax provision preventing businesses from deducting their R&D expenses in the same year they were incurred
Advocated for strengthening the US supply chain and mitigating supply chain disruptions of essential products
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Advocated for the protection of Intellectual Property rights Advocated for protection of the Bayh-Dole Act and against using march-in provisions to control drug pricing Expressed opposition to the proposals waiving IP protections for covid-19 vaccines, diagnostics, and treatments under the TRIPS agreement.
Advocated for increased discretionary funding for HHS appropriations, including NIH, NCATS, CDC, BARDA, SNS Advocated for increased discretionary funding for FDA appropriations, including CBER Advocated for increased discretionary funding for the VA appropriations, including the National Pharmacogenomic Program Advocated for increased discretionary funding for all federally funded scientific research institutions
Advocated for strengthening the US supply chain and mitigating supply chain disruptions of essential products Advocated for passage of the COMPETES Act/USICA Advocated for passage of the CHIPS Act
Advocated for reauthorization of the SBIR/STTR Program Hosted an FDA/USPTO Roundtable on Strategies for Biotech/Medtech Startups: Successfully Navigating the USPTO and FDA with FDA and USPTO officials.
Filing targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE
Advocated for the protection of Intellectual Property rights Advocated for protection of the Bayh-Dole Act and against using march-in provisions to control drug pricing Expressed opposition to the Administration's decision to support waiving IP protections for covid-19 vaccines under the TRIPS agreement. Hosted USPTO Acting Director for Silicon Valley, Steve Koziol, for a meeting about patent applications and IP issues
Advocated to reverse a tax provision preventing businesses from deducting their R&D expenses in the same year they were incurred Advocated to protect the orphan drug tax credit
Advocated for reauthorization of the SBIR/STTR Program
Advocated for strengthening the US supply chain and mitigating supply chain disruptions of essential products
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE
Authored a letter to Congress to protect the Orphan Drug Tax Credit Advocated to reverse a tax provision preventing businesses from deducting their R&D expenses in the same year they were incurred
Advocated for passage of FDA User Fee legislation Advocated for the Cures 2.0 Act Advocated to raise concerns about CMS proposed National Coverage Decision on Amyloid-directed Monoclonal Antibodies for the Treatment of Alzheimers Disease Submitted Comments to Congress on Wearable Technology Submitted Comments to OSTP on Digital Health Technology Submitted Comments to FDA regarding EUA transition of medical devices Submitted Comments to CMS proposed National Coverage Decision on Amyloid-directed Monoclonal Antibodies for the Treatment of Alzheimers Disease Hosted a webinar on the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) Hosted a webinar on the CMS National Coverage Decision on Amyloid-directed Monoclonal Antibodies for the Treatment of Alzheimers Disease Hosted a webinar on the Cures 2.0 Act
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
Expressed concerns with tax provisions in the FY2022 reconciliation bill, including raising the corporate tax rate and limiting the orphan drug tax credit
Expressed importance of intellectual property protections for the life science industry. Expressed opposition to the Administration's decision to support waiving IP protections for covid-19 vaccines under the TRIPS agreement.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Advocated for additional funding for NIH, FDA, CDC and BARDA in FY2021 appropriations and coronavirus supplemental legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Expressed support for the Bayh-Dole Act, as part of the law's 40th anniversary campaign. Expressed concerns about the misuse of "march-in rights" and compulsory licenses.
Advocated for targeted and temporary liability protections for life science organizations
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Sent information to House and Senate staff about the life science's industry response to covid-19. Sent comments to the HELP Committee re "Preparing for the Next Pandemic" white paper. Expressed support for the coverage of home infusion of Medicare Part B drugs during the covid-19 pandemic. Advocated for the exemption of life science research facilities from stay-at-home orders Expressed position on and challenges with domesticating the US drug supply chain Expressed support for expanding telehealth services Expressed support for policies that encourage the use and development of novel antibiotics to fight anti-microbial resistance (AMR)
Expressed support for the Bayh-Dole Act, as part of the law's 40th anniversary campaign
Advocated for additional funding for NIH and BARDA in FY2021 appropriations and coronavirus supplemental legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
Expressed concerns with proposals that would restrict visas for international students, researchers and faculty as the country reopens
Advocated for additional funding for NIH and BARDA in FY2021 appropriations and coronavirus supplemental legislation.
Sent information to House and Senate staff about the life science's industry response to covid-19. Sent comments to the HELP Committee re "Preparing for the Next Pandemic" white paper. Expressed support for the coverage of home infusion of Medicare Part B drugs during the covid-19 pandemic. Advocated for the exemption of life science research facilities from stay-at-home orders Expressed position on and challenges with domesticating the US drug supply chain Expressed support for expanding telehealth services Expressed support for policies that encourage the use and development of novel antibiotics to fight anti-microbial resistance (AMR)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
Advocated for additional funding for the National Institutes of Health in FY2021 appropriations and coronavirus supplemental.
Expressed support for the Bayh-Dole Act, as part of the law's 40th anniversary campaign
Hosted a Rare Diseases Fly-In to advocate for rare disease research, including protecting the Orphan Drug Act, restoring the orphan drug tax credit to 50 percent, encouraging effective regulatory policies, and expanding patient access. Sent comments to the Energy & Commerce Committee on data privacy discussion draft. Sent information to House and Senate staff about the life science's industry response to covid-19. Co-hosted a webinar for congressional staff "America's response to Covid-19" Expressed support for the coverage of home infusion of Medicare Part B drugs during the covid-19 pandemic.
Advocated to restore the orphan drug tax credit to 50%
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Advocated for additional funding for the National Institutes of Health in FY2020 appropriations.
Opposed legislation and policies that would undermine the US patent system, including "compulsory licenses"
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Advocated to permanently repeal the medical device tax.
Advocated against HR3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019, because of the negative impact it would have on innovation. Hosted a congressional briefing on Precision Medicine. Hosted a legislative roundtable with Rep. Eric Swalwell.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Held a reception honoring Members of Congress and congressional staff. Co-hosted a congressional briefing "Life Sciences Innovation: From Research to Cures" Co-hosted a congressional briefing "Safe Opioid Management in the Acute Care Setting: Integrated Technology Solutions to Promote Healthcare Worker and Patient Safety" Discussed drug pricing policies and their impact on innovation, including reference pricing, price transparency, Medicare negotiation, PBM rebates, protected classes, Medicare Part B and D reimbursement, and drug imporation. Advocated for PAHPA reauthorization.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Advocated for legislation to permanently repeal the medical device tax.
Encouraged Congress to end the government shutdown and highlighted the impact of the shutdown on FDA activities. Supported increased funding for NIH and FDA in FY2020 appropriations.
Filing targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE
Supported mandatory funding for the Energy Title in the Farm Bill.
Advocated for increased funding for NIH and FDA in FY2019 appropriations.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Co-hosted a congressional briefing on the importance of intellectual property to advance global health Advocated for reforms of IPR proceedings at the PTAB, including support of the STRONGER Patents Act Expressed support for the agencys proposed rule Changes to the Claim Construction Standard for Interpreting Claims in Trial Proceedings Before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board"
Advocated for increased funding for NIH and FDA in FY2019 appropriations.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Advocated for reforms of IPR proceedings at the PTAB, including support of the STRONGER Patents Act
Advocated for the suspension of the medical device tax.
Advocated for increased funding for NIH and FDA in FY2019 appropriations.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Advocated for reforms of IPR proceedings at the PTAB, including support of the STRONGER Patents Act
Filing targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE
Discussed Biocom 2017 economic impact report and statewide expansion
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Raised concerns regarding CMS' Part B Demo. Submitted comments to CMS expressing concerns regarding Prop B Demo. rule. Submitted comments to CMS regarding MACWA rule
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Asked for increased NIH funding. Asked Congress to pass the omnibus.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Expressed support for a repeal of the medical device tax.
Advocated for 12 years of data exclusivities for biologics in the TPP agreement.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Urged Members to support H.R.160, the bill to a repeal the medical device tax. Urged Members to support H.R.880, the bill to make the R&D tax credit permanent.
Discussed legislative proposals in the 21st Century Cures Initiative and asked Members to support H.R.6. Submitted comments to the Energy & Commerce Committee regarding 21st Century Cures. Submitted comments to House and Senate committees on patient remote monitoring . Co-hosted Congressional briefings on FDA user fee programs in the House and Senate.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Raised concerns with H.R.9, the Innovation Act. Expressed support for S.632, the Strong Patents Act and for reintroduction of the Trol Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
Asked to support the reauthorization of the tax extenders and to make certain tax incentives permanent. Asked to repeal the medical device tax.
Offered comments for 21st Century Cures. Discussed proposals.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Asked to support reauthorization of the tax extenders, make the R&D tax credit permanent
Discussed patent litigation reform
Asked for funding of FDA, NIH, and bioenergy programs
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, SENATE
Urged to oppose the repeal the medical device excise tax
Asked to oppose cuts to Medicare Part B Urged to oppose rebates on Medicare Part D Voiced opposition to changes to current protected drug classes under Medicare Part D
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, SENATE
Asked to support the omnibus appropriations bill Asked to exempt FDA user fees from sequestration in budget and appropriations agreements
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Asked to support a national track and trace system, with strong pre-empting requirements Asked to support a repeal of the medical device excise tax Discussed FDA survey with FDA officials
Asked to support the FDA SOS Act Asked for adequate funding of FDA and NIH in FY2014 Talked about impact of sequestration on FDA
Asked to oppose cuts to Medicare Part B and D
Sent a letter raising concerns over India's IP rights violation
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Vice President of the U.S.
Asked to support immigration reforms that set aside H-1B visas and green cards for aliens with STEM degrees Asked to support the inclusion of biological and biomedical science degrees in the list of STEM degrees
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Voiced opposition to IPAB.
Voiced support for the repeal of the medical device excise tax. Discussed tax policies that foster innovation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE