Members of the US House of Representatives announced in July that they were reviving the bipartisan Biotechnology Caucus, renewing a promise to do so from earlier this year. Rep. Robert Ehrlich, Jr. (R-MD), who co-chairs this caucus which already includes more than 60 members, described its principal mission as educating members of Congress “about the safety and potential of biotechnology to enhance agricultural and pharmaceutical products.” In addition, the caucus will issue alerts on pending votes of importance to the industry and will serve as a forum on regulatory issues, particularly those concerning food safety. Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO; Washington, DC) president Carl Feldbaum says that BIO is “delighted that members have Congress have joined together to educate their colleagues on the benefits and importance of biotechnology.”