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Reintroduction of the BIOSECURE Act: Potential Impact on the Biotechnology Industry

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The BIOSECURE Act (“the Act”), which received bipartisan support in both the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate in 2024 but was not ultimately passed into law, has re-emerged in this session of Congress, but with...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

AI News Roundup – U.S. government and chipmakers make deal on AI chip exports to China, generative AI used to develop antibiotics,...

To help you stay on top of the latest news, our AI practice group has compiled a roundup of the developments we are following....more

Cooley LLP

Key Trends and Considerations in Cross-Border Life Sciences Partnering-Licensing and NewCo Transactions Between Chinese and...

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Over the past decade, the landscape of cross-border partnering in the life sciences sector has undergone a dramatic transformation, particularly in transactions between Chinese biotech companies and their US and European...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

BIOTech Caucus Will Advance Domestic Bioeconomy and Competitive Posture

On June 26, 2025, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Stephanie Bice (R-OK) announced the formation of the BIOTech Caucus. According to Houlahan’s June 26, 2025, press release, the Caucus’ mission “is to advance...more

Cooley LLP

Driving Business Growth Through Investment Funds: Analyses and Practical Insights for Chinese Biotechs

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Over the past few years, we have been deeply engaged in – and have closely observed – the rapid growth of Chinese biotech companies. Despite a challenging market environment, these companies have continued to make remarkable...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology’s Final Report Includes Recommendations to Boost Economy and Protect...

The National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) announced on April 8, 2025, the availability of its final report and action plan, “urging Congressional action to bring the full weight of American innovation...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Trump Administration’s America First Investment Policy to Bring Changes to CFIUS and Outbound Investment Reviews

Below is a summary of some of the measures identified in the Policy, and some suggestions for what foreign and domestic investors should be considering as this goes into effect....more

Hogan Lovells

Aerospace and Defense Insights: U.S. Department of Defense Issues Updated Section 1260H Chinese Military Companies List

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Through Aerospace & Defense Insights, we share with you the top legal and political issues affecting the aerospace and defense (A&D) industry. Our A&D sector team monitors the latest developments to help our clients stay in...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Flurry of National Security Regulations Issued as Biden Administration Departs

The U.S. Commerce Department and other regulatory agencies published regulations at a furious pace as the Biden administration came to a close this month. These new regulations appear to be primarily aimed at restricting...more

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BIOSECURE stalls, will not become law in 2024

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Earlier this week, efforts to reduce U.S. reliance on biotechnology companies in China stalled when the BIOSECURE Act (“BIOSECURE” or the “Act”) was left out of this week’s continuing resolution (CR). As a result, BIOSECURE...more

Goodwin

Life Sciences M&A Trends for 2023 and 2024 (Through End of Q3) in Greater China

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Goodwin is presenting a two-part publication series covering life sciences trends involving license deals, M&A, and financing for Greater China’s life sciences sector. ...more

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House of Representatives Passes BIOSECURE Act

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On September 9, 2024, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 8333, the BIOSECURE Act (the “House Bill”). The text of the passed House bill was unamended from the version approved by the House Committee on Oversight and...more

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BIOSECURE Act Timeline

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The BIOSECURE Act passed the House of Representatives on September 9, 2024, with a bipartisan vote of 306–81. It has now moved to the Senate, which has its own version of the BIOSECURE Act already in play. If passed by the...more

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BIOSECURE Act: Anticipated Movement, Key Provisions, and Likely Impact

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Last night, the House of Representatives passed the BIOSECURE Act (BIOSECURE or the Act) by a bipartisan vote of 306 to 81.  The BIOSECURE Act prohibits federal agencies from procuring or obtaining any biotechnology...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Update on the BioSecure Act

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The BioSecure Act is a bipartisan bill introduced in both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate earlier this year that would effectively stop companies that are doing business with the U.S. government from using...more

Hogan Lovells

Top legal issues to think about in China-related licensing transactions

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This article provides a general overview of certain Chinese legal considerations for licensing and collaboration deals in the life sciences industry. In particular, this article focuses on two types of transactions...more

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U.S. BIOSECURE Act: Key considerations for global cell, tissue, and gene therapy stakeholders

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Efforts to curtail U.S. reliance on biotechnology companies in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and prevent certain data of U.S. persons from being provided to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) have come to the fore this...more

BakerHostetler

Updated BIOSECURE Act Scheduled For Committee Vote

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A House committee will vote May 15 on an updated version of the BIOSECURE Act, legislation that would block federal contracts to five Chinese biotechnology companies and other drugmakers with certain China-based companies in...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Congress Sets Sights on Limiting Access to Chinese Biotech Companies

The BIOSECURE Act would prohibit federal agencies from contracting with, extending loans to, or awarding grants to, any company with existing or pending agreements with identified biotechnology companies. This limits funding...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

The BIOSECURE Act: Proposed New Legislation Could Affect U.S. Companies’ Plans to Contract With Chinese Biotechnology Companies

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The U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives are both considering legislation that could have a serious impact on the ability of U.S. biotechnology, drug, and medical device companies to do business with...more

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The BIOSECURE Act and Its Potential Implications

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Proposed federal legislation known as the BIOSECURE Act is being considered in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate....more

Morgan Lewis

How China’s Detailed Human Genetic Resources Rules May Impact Multinational Life Science Companies

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China’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) officially announced on June 1, 2023 the release of the “Detailed Implementation Rules for the Management Regulations of Human Genetic Resources” (the Detailed HGR Rules)....more

Hogan Lovells

Spotlight on Greater China: antitrust and regulatory risks in life sciences distribution channels

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As part of a new Asia-Pacific (APAC) Life Sciences and Health Care webinar program designed both for companies with commercial interests in APAC and for companies based in the region, Hogan Lovells is hosting a special...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

China Eyes New Export Controls for Life Sciences Technologies

China is considering new export restrictions on advanced technologies, including, in particular, in the life sciences sectors. In late December 2022, China’s Ministry of Commerce (“MOFCOM”) issued the proposed amendment to...more

Foley Hoag LLP

CFIUS Year in Review

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CFIUS reviewed a record number of transactions in 2021 according to its most recent annual report – and shows no signs of slowing down. High technology (including quantum computing), life sciences, and green energy...more

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