H.R. 5414 · 114th Congress

FDA Cross-Center Collaboration Act of 2016

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Fred Upton
Introduced
2016-06-08
Latest action
2016-06-08 · Introduced in House

Summary

FDA Cross-Center Collaboration Act of 2016

This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to establish one or more Intercenter Institutes. Each institute must coordinate activities applicable to a major disease area among the FDA centers that review products. Activities may include coordinating staff with relevant expertise, streamlining product review, and enhancing interactions with patients, sponsors, and the biomedical community.