Advocacy
2024 Advocacy Activity
Our Mission
The mission of Life Sciences PA is to ensure Pennsylvania is a life sciences leader by facilitating the formation, growth, and success of the life sciences ecosystem through public policy advocacy and connecting people and resources.
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Timeline of Activities
Advocacy Abstract
Jan 19
Governor Shapiro Announces Statewide Economic Development Plan
Jan 30
Governor Shapiro Delivers 2024-25 Pennsylvania Budget Address
Feb 6
National Rare Disease Day
Feb 29
PULSE Coalition Fly-In in Washington, D.C.
Feb 29
AdvaMed State MedTech Alliance Fly-In
Mar 6
Spark Therapeutics Event with U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan
Mar 14
PA Rare Disease Day Press Event and Lunch
Mar 18
LSPA Hosts Multi-State Congressional Staff Reception in Washington, D.C.
Mar 21
Pennsylvania Office of International Business Development Event at Life Sciences PA
Mar 21
Right to Repair Legislation Informational Hearing
Mar 25
House Health Committee Passes Virtual Manufacturing License Legislation
Mar 27
Senate Policy Committee Innovation Hearing in Montgomery County
Apr 11
BIO Fly-In
Apr 17
MDMA Annual Meeting and Fly-In
Apr 18
PA House Passes Virtual Manufacturing License Legislation
Apr 29
Life Sciences PA Annual Advocacy Day in Harrisburg
Apr 30
Life Sciences PA Sends Member Letter to General Assembly on NOL Increase
Jun 7
Biomarker Testing Bill Passed by PA General Assembly
Jun 25
SBIR Matching Grant Legislation Introduced in PA House
Jul 1
PA Budget Passed and Signed by Governor Shapiro
Jul 11
PBM Reform Bill Passes General Assembly and Signed by Governor Shapiro
Jul 11
Life Sciences PA Hosts US-ASEAN Business Council
Jul 11
U.S. Representative Mary Gay Scanlon Visits SK Pharmteco
Jul 17
Congressional Briefing on Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher Program
Jul 23
Incite Health Hosts Biomarker Testing Event
Jul 25
PA House Republican Policy Committee Hosts Association Health Plan Hearing
Aug 1
Monell Chemical Senses Center Legislative Event
Aug 15
Meet the Advocacy Leaders
Aug 21
Noctrix Health Ribbon-Cutting with U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio
Aug 30
Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher Program Reauthorization Passes U.S. House
Sept 10
U.S. Representative Mary Gay Scanlon Visits Biomedical Technician Training Program at the Wistar Institute
Sept 16
Governor Shapiro Speaks at Life Sciences Future
Sept 19
Adare Pharma Solutions Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for PA Headquarters
Sept 20
EveryLife/Rare Disease Legislative Advocates Hosts Advocacy Day in Harrisburg
Oct 1
PA Senate Passes Virtual Manufacturing License Legislation
Oct 9
Governor Shapiro Signs Virtual Manufacturing License Legislation into Law
Oct 17
Election Day
Nov 5
LSPA Hosts Patient Summit
Nov 21
Advocacy Abstract Post-Election Recap
Dec 6
LSPA Hosts Legislative Bus Tour in the Lehigh Valley in Partnership with LVEDC
Dec 11
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Life Sciences Pennsylvania was founded in 1989 by a biotech scientist at Penn State University. Today it has grown to represent the entire life sciences industry – medical device companies, pharmaceutical companies, investment organizations, research institutions, and myriad service industries that support the life sciences in Pennsylvania.