House Committee Advances User Fees With Full Slate Of Device Amendments
Executive Summary
House Energy and Commerce Committee members added a slate of industry-favored device amendments into the FDA Reauthorization Act before sending the bill to the chamber floor, including reforms targeting device accessories, medical imaging and post-market surveillance.
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