Senate Pandemic Bill Advances Without Provision Expediting FDA Reviews Based On Foreign Data
Executive Summary
Senate committee approves legislation aimed at strengthening the US public health and medical preparedness and response system. Bill includes several provisions impacting FDA but not its 'gold standard' approval process.
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