Congress approved an additional $1.1bn in emergency funding to fight the spread of the Zika virus on Sept. 28 as part of a fiscal year 2017 continuing resolution measure that keeps government agencies, including FDA, running at current spending levels until Dec. 9, after the US election.
“This is a necessary bill that will keep the government open and operating, provide resources for our service members and veterans, and address critical needs across our country related to...