FDA's new user fee renewal package should pose a significantly lighter implementation load for the agency than the previous reauthorization five years ago.The legislation should head soon to President Trump who is expected to sign it into law.
Implementing User Fees Should Be Lighter Lift For FDA This Time Around; Bill Heads To White House
The 2017 user fee reauthorization bill contains provisions that should be significantly easier for the agency to implement compared with the 2012 measure. Senate clears clean bill for president's review.
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