A broad bill carrying multiple proposals for revising and expanding FDA programs and policies, in addition to reauthorizing user fees critical for funding FDA operations, was endorsed by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee this week. The legislators’ approval of the FDA Safety and Landmark Amendments (FDASLA) by a 13–9 committee vote sets the stage for full Senate reauthorization of industry fees to support oversight and development of prescription drugs, generic drugs, biosimilars, and medical devices.
