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"This Discussion Draft is meant to stimulate discussion about how to provide adequate funding and authority for FDA to ensure the safety of the Nation's food, drug, medical device and cosmetic supply in an increasingly globalized marketplace. The intention is to hold legislative hearings on the draft over the next few weeks and to markup legislation shortly thereafter." -- April 17, 2008 Memorandum

Discussion Draft

Section-by-Section Analysis

Watch the Video - Chairman Dingell Questions Hon. Calvin Dooley, President and CEO, Grocery Manufacturers Association (Windows Media Player)

Hearings Held:

May 14, 2008	Subcommittee on Health: "Discussion Draft of the ‘Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act’ Legislation: Device and Cosmetic Safety Provisions"
May 1, 2008	Subcommittee on Health: "Discussion Draft of the ‘Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act’ Legislation: Drug Safety"
April 24, 2008	Subcommittee on Health: "Discussion Draft of the ‘Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act’ Legislation: Food Provisions"

Note: The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations also held hearings related to this topic, please see "Hearings Held" to obtain information on these hearings.