E&C Panel Clears FDA User Fee Bill As Lawmakers Continue Negotiations

Members of the House Energy & Commerce health subcommittee on Wednesday (May 11) voted 30-0 to send their comprehensive user fee legislation to the full committee with no amendments, though lawmakers did raise concerns they hope to resolve before the full committee markup next week. Subcommittee Chair Anna Eshoo (D-CA) took issue with provisions that clarify FDA’s authority over certain medical devices and contrast agents, and lawmakers made clear they still haven’t reached an agreement on whether to include legislation...