FDA User Fee Reauthorization Bill Cleared For House Floor Action
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
A medical device user fee reauthorization bill was approved June 21 by the House Energy and Commerce Committee and cleared for floor debate. The legislation largely mirrors proposals previously negotiated by industry and FDA, with some additional amendments addressing postmarket safety concerns (see chart: "1Selected User Fee Bill Amendments From House Energy and Commerce Committee:")
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