The collection of materials below comprises our Biomedical Legislative Toolkit. This toolkit  includes background and outreach materials, sample legislation, fact sheets, sample constituent letters, frequently asked questions and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Biomedical Fast Facts

Action Ideas for Legislators

Biomedical Playbook

Biomedical Policy Studies

Sample Newsletter

Sample Dear Colleague Letter

Sample Legislation

Web Sources

Sample Federal Legislation

H.R. 1548 (2009) - Pathway to Biosimilars Act

This federal legislation attempted to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products, and for other purposes. The authors introduced the act to ensure patient safety, recognize the scientific differences between small-molecule drugs and biologics, and preserve incentives for innovation. This act became law as a part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

H.R. 5116 (2010) – Reauthorization of The America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science (COMPETES) Act

This piece of federal legislation reauthorized the original act to spur American innovation through basic Research and Development and strengthen STEM education programs. The bill increased research investments in science, promoted pioneering research, improved science, math, technology, and engineering education at all levels. This reauthorization also established an interagency STEM education coordination committee.