Dr. Makary Reveals 5.5% FDA Budget Cut at Hearing; Senators Raise Alarms on Recent RIFs and Reported Delays at the Agency

Dr. Makary Reveals 5.5% FDA Budget Cut at Hearing; Senators Raise Alarms on Recent RIFs and Reported Delays at the Agency

The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies held a hearing with Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Dr. Martin Makary, to review the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget for the FDA. The Commissioner of the FDA, Dr. Martin Makary, revealed that the agency is seeking $6.8 billion for FY 2026,… (Eisen, May 22, 2025) #Food and Drug Administration, #Prescription Drugs