'Real Appetite' For User Fees Among Energy & Commerce Democrats

Committee members' current priorities do not include authorizing user fee programs for the OTC monograph process or supplement GMP inspections, but proposals could get traction. "We think it is a happy medium of getting FDA the resources it needs," says Tiffany Guarascio, minority chief of staff.

Legislation affecting FDA's regulatory framework for dietary supplements and OTC drugs as well as products across the agency's oversight has little time to pass before Congress essentially halts operations for an extended period, says a House committee staff member.

"Congress basically will come to a screeching halt right around July 15," said Tiffany Guarascio, Energy & Commerce Committee minority...

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