Alliance Urges Congress to Increase FDA Funding

Under proposed legislation adopted by the Senate Appropriations Committee this morning, FDA’s appropriated funding would be increased by $22 million above its FY 12 level of $2.507 billion.

The Alliance has issued a media release expressing appreciation for the Committee’s support of additional FY 13 funding for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, saying it is a “step in the right direction,” but that higher funding is needed given the FDA’s vast responsibilities and importance to public health protection.