Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2023

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Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to champion the fifth reauthorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Act with Congresswoman Schrier.

This important legislation is critical to ensuring safe and effective drugs for our Nation's livestock industry and farm animals for the next 5 years. It provides resources for the review of new and generic animal drugs, accelerates the development of animal therapeutics, and promotes a more predictable and streamlined review process.

It is important we hold the FDA accountable to performance goals that will enhance inspection times and provide regulatory certainty for both innovators and pet owners alike.

Farmers, ranchers, and rural communities across southern Indiana rely on veterinary medicines and therapeutics produced by animal drug manufacturers. Innovators in the Hoosier State, like Elanco Animal Health, are leading the charge to keep American farm animals safe and healthy. We need innovation in veterinary medicine to secure the best care for our Nation's veterinary patients.

This legislation would preserve the security of America's food supply by making certain the medications administered to food-producing animals are safe for animal and human health.

Mr. Speaker, I urge support for final passage of this legislation.

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