Advocacy
2024 Advocacy Activity
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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
19 Jan 24
Governor Shapiro Announces Statewide Economic Development Plan
30 Jan 24
Governor Shapiro Delivers 2024-25 Pennsylvania Budget Address
6 Feb 24
National Rare Disease Day
29 Feb 24
PULSE Coalition Fly-In in Washington, D.C.
29 Feb 24
AdvaMed State MedTech Alliance Fly-In
14 Mar 24
Spark Therapeutics Event with U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan
14 Mar 24
PA Rare Disease Day Press Event and Lunch
18 Mar 24
LSPA Hosts Multi-State Congressional Staff Reception in Washington, D.C.
21 Mar 24
Pennsylvania Office of International Business Development Event at Life Sciences PA
21 Mar 24
Right to Repair Legislation Informational Hearing
25 Mar 24
House Health Committee Passes Virtual Manufacturing License Legislation
27 Mar 25
Senate Policy Committee Innovation Hearing in Montgomery County
11 Apr 24
BIO Fly-In
17 Apr 24
MDMA Annual Meeting and Fly-In
18 Apr 24
PA House Passes Virtual Manufacturing License Legislation
29 Apr 24
Life Sciences PA Annual Advocacy Day in Harrisburg
30 Apr 24
Life Sciences PA Sends Member Letter to General Assembly on NOL Increase
7 Jun 24
Biomarker Testing Bill Passed by PA General Assembly
25 Jun 24
SBIR Matching Grant Legislation Introduced in PA House
1 Jul 24
PA Budget Passed and Signed by Governor Shapiro
11 Jul 24
PBM Reform Bill Passes General Assembly and Signed by Governor Shapiro
11 Jul 24
Life Sciences PA Hosts US-ASEAN Business Council
11 Jul 24
U.S. Representative Mary Gay Scanlon Visits SK Pharmteco
17 Jul 24
Congressional Briefing on Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher Program
23 Jul 24
Incite Health Hosts Biomarker Testing Event
25 Jul 24
PA House Republican Policy Committee Hosts Association Health Plan Hearing
1 Aug 24
Monell Chemical Senses Center Legislative Event
15 Aug 24
Meet the Advocacy Leaders Event
21 Aug 24
Noctrix Health Ribbon-Cutting with U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio
30 Aug 24
Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher Program Reauthorization Passes U.S. House
10 Sept 24
U.S. Representative Mary Gay Scanlon Visits Biomedical Technician Training Program at the Wistar Institute
16 Sept 24
Governor Shapiro Speaks at Life Sciences Future
19 Sept 24
Adare Pharma Solutions Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for PA Headquarters
20 Sept 24
EveryLife/Rare Disease Legislative Advocates Hosts Advocacy Day in Harrisburg
1 Oct 24
PA Senate Passes Virtual Manufacturing License Legislation
9 Oct 24
Governor Shapiro Signs Virtual Manufacturing License Legislation into Law
17 Oct 24
Election Day
4 Nov 24
LSPA Hosts Patient Summit
21 Nov 24
Advocacy Abstract Post-Election Recap
6 Dec 24
LSPA Hosts Legislative Bus Tour in the Lehigh Valley in Partnership with LVEDC
11 Dec 24
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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.