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Share this article Share this article SILVER SPRING, Md., May 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is requesting a total budget of $6.5 billion as part of the President s fiscal year (FY) 2022 budget – a nearly 8% ($477 million) increase over the agency s FY 2021 funding level for investments in critical public health infrastructure, core food safety and medical product safety programs and other vital public health programs. The request includes $3.6 billion in budget authority – including $343 million in increases – and $2.9 billion in user fees – an increase of $155 million. The investments outlined in the FDA s budget request will advance the agency s immediate priorities and funding needs. This includes important funding for critical public health infrastructure like our data modernization efforts, as well as investments in core safety programs such as our inspection and surveillance work and initiatives to improve maternal and infant health

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