AMRC.org3/16/2026

Federal News Update: FDA Trial Policy Changes and Q2 Health Policy Outlook

Emma Davidson
By Patrick Cooney, for AMRC FEDERAL AGENCY NEWS Single Pivotal Trial for Drug Approvals Reaction from Congress has been muted since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its decision to move toward a single pivotal trial for drug approvals. No new legislation has been introduced, but several lawmakers have expressed scrutiny of FDA decision-making more broadly, which could extend to this change. At this stage, congressional reaction appears to be cautious oversight rather than...