[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 157 (Wednesday, September 28, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H8128]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      BIOSCIENCE INDUSTRY IN UTAH

  (Mr. OWENS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, on December 2, 1982, the medical team from 
the University of Utah successfully implanted the first permanent 
artificial heart in the world.
  Forty years later, Utah remains a trailblazer in healthcare 
innovation. Over the past 2 years, I had the pleasure of visiting many 
Utah businesses at the forefront of the healthcare industry. Ortho 
Development Corporation, Xenter, Canyon Labs, and Ultradent are among 
the leading biotech firms that call Utah home.
  BioHive, a collaboration of 1,100 companies representing Utah's life 
science and healthcare innovative ecosystem is the driving force behind 
the Beehive State's success.
  Additionally, the bioscience industry in Utah supports 130,000 local 
jobs, accounts for 8 percent of GDP, and produces hundreds of patents 
for lifesaving medical devices.
  Behind these extraordinary accomplishments are the pioneering spirit, 
grit, and kindness of Utahns. I am proud to represent my State and know 
that we will continue to lead the Nation.

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