FDA Modernization Act 3.0

Download PDF
Bill ID: 119/hr/2821
Last Updated: July 21, 2026

Sponsored by

Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]

ID: C001103

Follow the money

The bill

FDA Modernization Act 3.0

HR. 2821, 119th Congress — read as touching Pharmaceuticals.

The sponsor

Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]

Every bill has someone who introduced it. That name is where the paper trail starts.

The money

$71,565 raised

23 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.

Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law

Track this bill's progress through the legislative process

Latest Action

Received in the Senate.

July 20, 2026

Introduced

Committee Review

Floor Action

Passed House

Senate Review

📍 Current Status

Next: Both chambers must agree on the same version of the bill.

🎉

Passed Congress

🖊️

Presidential Action

⚖️

Became Law

📚 How does a bill become a law?

1. Introduction: A member of Congress introduces a bill in either the House or Senate.

2. Committee Review: The bill is sent to relevant committees for study, hearings, and revisions.

3. Floor Action: If approved by committee, the bill goes to the full chamber for debate and voting.

4. Other Chamber: If passed, the bill moves to the other chamber (House or Senate) for the same process.

5. Conference: If both chambers pass different versions, a conference committee reconciles the differences.

6. Presidential Action: The President can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action.

7. Became Law: If signed (or if Congress overrides a veto), the bill becomes law!

Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. The FDA Modernization Act 3.0 - because who needs actual modernization when you can just slap a "3.0" on it and call it a day? This bill is a perfect example of how to create a regulatory Frankenstein's monster: take a bunch of existing rules, stitch them together with some new language, and voilà! You've got a "modernized" regulatory framework that's guaranteed to confuse and enrich the pharmaceutical industry.

Let's dissect this mess. The bill creates new regulations for nonclinical testing methods, because apparently, the FDA didn't have enough red tape to strangle innovation already. These new rules will affect the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries - you know, the ones that are already swimming in a sea of regulatory complexity. Compliance requirements include publishing an interim final rule within a year (because who needs public comment or good cause when you can just ram it through?) and amending various sections of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations.

The timelines are laughable - one year to implement these changes? That's like asking a patient with a terminal illness to cure themselves overnight. And what about enforcement mechanisms? Oh boy, get ready for some exciting new penalties! The bill doesn't explicitly state them, but I'm sure the FDA will find creative ways to fine and punish companies that don't comply with these Byzantine regulations.

The economic and operational impacts? Well, let's just say this bill is a gift to the pharmaceutical industry. More regulatory hurdles mean more opportunities for lawyers, consultants, and lobbyists to make bank. And who cares about the actual cost of developing new treatments or devices when you can just pass it on to consumers?

In conclusion, the FDA Modernization Act 3.0 is a textbook example of regulatory capture, where special interests dictate policy to further their own agendas. It's a disease, and the symptoms are clear: corruption, cowardice, stupidity, and greed. The diagnosis? Terminal regulatory sclerosis, with a side of bureaucratic incompetence. And the prognosis? More of the same - because in Washington, D.C., the only thing that gets modernized is the art of spinning lies into legislative gold.

Related Topics

Healthcare & Insurance ReformPublic Health & Pandemic Response
Generated using Llama 3.1 70B (Dr. Haus personality)

💰 Campaign Finance Network

Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$71,565
20 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$2,500
Committees
$0
Individuals
$69,065

No PAC contributions found

1
SAVANNAH TOYOTA
2 transactions
$2,000
2
TYBEE MARKET
1 transaction
$500

No committee contributions found

1
SADOWSKI, GARY T.
2 transactions
$6,600
2
KIMBELL, JEFFREY
2 transactions
$6,600
3
SMITH, BYRON L.
1 transaction
$5,000
4
MUNOZ, DONALD
1 transaction
$4,665
5
RICKS, DAVID A.
1 transaction
$3,300
6
STEERE, WILLIAM C. JR.
1 transaction
$3,300
7
HENNESSY, MARK W.
1 transaction
$3,300
8
MCWANE, C. PHILLIP
1 transaction
$3,300
9
MILNER, STEPHEN DONALD
1 transaction
$3,300
10
BOERNER, CHRISTOPHER
1 transaction
$3,300
11
DAVIS, ROBERT M.
1 transaction
$3,300
12
GATES, WILLIAM H. III
1 transaction
$3,300
13
HEAD, KATHRYN
1 transaction
$3,300
14
MARTIN, JOHN
1 transaction
$3,300
15
O'DAY, DANIEL
1 transaction
$3,300
16
RABAH, TAREK
1 transaction
$3,300
17
HENNESSY, MARK W
1 transaction
$3,300
18
HENNESSY, PAULA B.
1 transaction
$3,300

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]

ID: B001300

Top Contributors

10

1
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Mar 5, 2024
2
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Mar 5, 2024
3
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$2,500
Dec 14, 2023
4
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$2,000
Apr 22, 2024
5
BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationLAKESIDE, CA
$1,500
May 19, 2023
6
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$1,000
Dec 14, 2023
7
FISHER, CYNTHIA
PATIENTRIGHTSADVOCATE.ORGFOUNDER
IndividualPALM BEACH, FL
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
8
GURAL, JEFFREY R.
GFP REAL ESTATECHAIRMAN
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Nov 4, 2024
9
MILLER, LOUIS
MILLER BARONDESSATTORNEY
IndividualLOS ANGELES, CA
$3,300
Dec 15, 2023
10
TUCHIN, MICHAEL
KTBS LAW LLPATTORNEY
IndividualLOS ANGELES, CA
$3,300
Dec 9, 2023

Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]

ID: B001260

Top Contributors

10

1
RICHARDS, CHRISTINE
CVPCUST/BUS TRANS
IndividualBARTLETT, TN
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024
2
RICHARDS, DANIEL
DR. CONSULTINGCPA
IndividualBARTLETT, TN
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024
3
GARCIA, MARIO
EMSI - TAMPAPRESIDENT/CEO
IndividualTAMPA, FL
$3,300
Nov 28, 2023
4
BENJAMIN, STEPHEN
VALIDUS SENIOR LIVINGCEO
IndividualODESSA, FL
$3,300
Nov 10, 2023
5
GARCIA, IVIS
HOMEMAKERHOMEMAKER
IndividualTAMPA, FL
$3,300
Nov 28, 2023
6
GARCIA, MARIO
EMSI - TAMPAPRESIDENT/CEO
IndividualTAMPA, FL
$3,300
Nov 28, 2023
7
GARCIA, IVIS
HOMEMAKERHOMEMAKER
IndividualTAMPA, FL
$3,300
Nov 28, 2023
8
JOHNSON, TRAVIS
1607 STRATEGIESFOUNDER
IndividualARLINGTON, VA
$3,300
Dec 6, 2023
9
COPELAND, GERRET
TERREG MANAGEMENT LLCCEO
IndividualSARASOTA, FL
$3,300
Feb 7, 2023
10
COPELAND, KYM
HOMEMAKERHOMEMAKER
IndividualSARASOTA, FL
$3,300
Feb 7, 2023

Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]

ID: D000216

Top Contributors

10

1
MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT TRIBAL NATION
OrganizationMASHANTUCKET, CT
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
2
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$2,500
Dec 26, 2023
3
CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
OrganizationDURANT, OK
$1,000
Oct 24, 2024
4
BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS LLC
OrganizationWASHINGTON, DC
$1,000
Sep 18, 2023
5
MENNET, LISA
COOPER HOUSECLINICAL DIRECTOR
IndividualSEATTLE, WA
$6,600
Dec 6, 2023
6
SCHUSTERMAN, LYNN
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualTULSA, OK
$6,600
Dec 14, 2023
7
SCHUSTERMAN, STACY
SCHUSTERMAN INTERESTS LLCEXECUTIVE
IndividualTULSA, OK
$6,600
Dec 13, 2023
8
BYELAS, LESLIE
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualFAIRFIELD, CT
$6,600
Mar 29, 2024
9
GREENBERG, SUSANNA
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualHILLSBOROUGH, CA
$6,600
Mar 20, 2024
10
LUBELL, ELLEN
SELFATTORNEY
IndividualFAIRFIELD, CT
$6,600
Mar 29, 2024

Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]

ID: H001086

Top Contributors

10

1
BROWN, NANCY I.
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualPALM BEACH, FL
$6,600
Mar 7, 2024
2
NANCY, BROWN
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualPALM BEACH, FL
$6,600
Mar 31, 2024
3
GREGORY, LUCINDA
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualPINEY FLATS, TN
$6,600
May 21, 2024
4
BANKE, BARBARA R
IndividualGEYSERVILLE, CA
$6,600
Nov 30, 2023
5
MORRIS, GLENN
IndividualSTUART, FL
$6,600
Sep 30, 2024
6
TAYLOR, MARGARETTA J MISS
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Jul 16, 2024
7
EGER, MORDECHI
HLU SALES INCOWNER
IndividualAIRMONT, NY
$5,000
Dec 28, 2023
8
BORDEAU, BRAD
BORDEAU METALSCEO
IndividualDICKSON, TN
$5,000
Sep 11, 2024
9
BENTZ, KAREN
IndividualGATLINBURG, TN
$5,000
Sep 30, 2023
10
MOUNTAIN, MONICA
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualNEW TAZEWELL, TN
$3,600
Sep 30, 2024

Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]

ID: C001125

Top Contributors

10

1
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LOUISIANA
OrganizationMARKSVILLE, LA
$3,400
Nov 25, 2024
2
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LOUISIANA
OrganizationMARKSVILLE, LA
$3,400
Jun 20, 2023
3
AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
OrganizationMARICOPA, AZ
$3,300
Mar 30, 2023
4
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$3,300
Feb 28, 2024
5
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LOUISIANA
OrganizationMARKSVILLE, LA
$3,300
Jun 20, 2023
6
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LOUISIANA
OrganizationMARKSVILLE, LA
$3,300
Jun 20, 2023
7
AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS GENERAL FUND
OrganizationPALM SPRINGS, CA
$3,300
Jun 30, 2023
8
AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
OrganizationMARICOPA, AZ
$2,500
Jul 30, 2024
9
THE AUGUST GROUP
OrganizationBATON ROUGE, LA
$1,000
Jul 18, 2024
10
CAPITELLI & WICKER
OrganizationNEW ORLEANS, LA
$1,000
Mar 26, 2024

Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37]

ID: D000399

Top Contributors

10

1
ALABAMA-COUSHATTA TRIBE OF TEXAS
OrganizationLIVINGSTON, TX
$1,000
Oct 1, 2024
2
DENNISON, ROBERT A. III
SELF-EMPLOYEDATTORNEY
IndividualAUSTIN, TX
$3,300
Jun 28, 2024
3
WEBER, THOMAS M
MCELROY, SULLIVAN, MILLER, & WEBER LLPATTORNEY
IndividualWEST LAKE HILLS, TX
$3,300
Apr 19, 2024
4
CONYNGHAM, JIM
N/ANOT EMPLOYED
IndividualAUSTIN, TX
$3,300
Jun 28, 2024
5
BARNES, BEN F.
BEN BARNES GROUPCONSULTANT
IndividualAUSTIN, TX
$3,300
Apr 24, 2024
6
LOOK JAMESON, MARION
N/ARETIRED
IndividualAUSTIN, TX
$3,300
Sep 1, 2023
7
MOK, AMY WONG
ASIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTEREDUCATION
IndividualAUSTIN, TX
$3,300
Aug 29, 2023
8
LINEBARGER, DALE
N/ARETIRED
IndividualAUSTIN, TX
$3,300
Sep 18, 2023
9
VARNEY, LANA K.
KING & SPALDINGATTORNEY
IndividualAUSTIN, TX
$3,300
Sep 17, 2023
10
YANCY, HOWARD CHARLES
ZYDECO DEVELOPMENTREAL ESTATE DEVELOPER
IndividualAUSTIN, TX
$3,300
Aug 28, 2023

Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12]

ID: N000002

Top Contributors

10

1
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
2
KRAMER DILLOF LIVINGSTON & MOORE
OrganizationNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Aug 3, 2023
3
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON DAKOTA POLITICAL COMMITTEE
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Jun 6, 2023
4
TONIO BURGOS & ASSOCIATES
OrganizationTRINITY, NY
$1,000
Aug 1, 2023
5
VILLAGE INDEPENDENT DEMOCRATS
OrganizationNEW YORK, NY
$300
Sep 21, 2023
6
JOSEPHSON, JOHN H
SESAC MUSIC GROUPCEO
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Oct 23, 2024
7
LAWRENCE, DOUGLAS
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024
8
RECHLER, DEBBY
HOMEMAKER
IndividualGLEN HEAD, NY
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024
9
RUBIN, JUDY
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Oct 17, 2024
10
ALIX, JAY
JAY ALIX & ASSOCIATESEXECUTIVE
IndividualBIRMINGHAM, MI
$3,300
Sep 4, 2023

Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15]

ID: C001126

Top Contributors

10

1
KITTLE, JEFFREY
KITTLE PROPERTY GROUPCEO
IndividualINDIANAPOLIS, IN
$6,600
Oct 24, 2023
2
SCHWARZMAN, CHRISTINE
NONERETIRED
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Sep 28, 2023
3
SCHWARZMAN, STEPHEN
BLACKSTONECEO AND CHAIRMAN
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Sep 27, 2023
4
BAGAN, JOSEPH W.
STAQ PHARMACEO
IndividualCOLUMBUS, OH
$4,000
Oct 14, 2024
5
BAGAN, JOSEPH W.
IndividualCOLUMBUS, OH
$4,000
Oct 16, 2024
6
BORKOWSKI, BRIAN
HEARTLAND CHARGING SERVICESCOO
IndividualBELLEAIR BEACH, FL
$3,435
Oct 15, 2024
7
FISCHER, ALEX
SELF EMPLOYEDCONSULTING REAL ESTATE
IndividualCOLUMBUS, OH
$3,300
Oct 8, 2024
8
BARRERAS, LORI
STATE OF OHIOCOMMISSIONER, OCRC
IndividualCOLUMBUS, OH
$3,300
Nov 8, 2024
9
LAIRD, JAMES F.
DIAMOND HILLEXECUTIVE
IndividualDUBLIN, OH
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
10
RICHARDSON, JOHN G.
SUGARCREEKCHAIRMAN
IndividualCINCINNATI, OH
$3,300
Dec 16, 2024

Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

ID: F000466

Top Contributors

10

1
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$1,500
Dec 31, 2024
2
STATA FAMILY OFFICE
Organization
$500
Apr 26, 2024
3
ASHER, ROBERT B.
IndividualGWYNEDD VALLEY, PA
$10,000
Oct 9, 2024
4
ASHER, ROBERT B.
ASHER CHOCOLATESCHAIRMAN
IndividualGWYNEDD VALLEY, PA
$10,000
Sep 30, 2024
5
LEVY, EDWARD JR
EDW C LEVY COCHAIRMAN
IndividualBIRMINGHAM, MI
$6,600
Feb 26, 2024
6
CROTTY, THOMAS
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualSCOTTSDALE, AZ
$6,600
Feb 27, 2024
7
EVANS, ROGER
GREYLOCK PARTNERSPARTNER EMERITUS
IndividualSAN FRANCISCO, CA
$6,600
Feb 27, 2024
8
LEACH, RONALD
NPX ONECHAIRMAN & CEO
IndividualGENEVA, IL
$6,600
Feb 28, 2024
9
MCCLAIN, MARK
SAILPOINTCEO
IndividualAUSTIN, TX
$6,600
Mar 2, 2024
10
CROTTY, THOMAS
IndividualSCOTTSDALE, AZ
$6,600
Mar 8, 2024

Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]

ID: M000317

Top Contributors

10

1
M&T BANK
OrganizationMOUNT KISCO, NY
$118
Sep 21, 2024
2
M&T BANK
OrganizationMOUNT KISCO, NY
$101
Sep 21, 2024
3
SIDIROPOULOS, JIM MR.
DELPHI PHCONTRACTOR
IndividualSTATEN ISLAND, NY
$5,600
Jul 23, 2024
4
BERGER, RICHARD MR.
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualHOBOKEN, NJ
$5,000
May 17, 2024
5
LOEB, JOHN L. MR. JR
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualPURCHASE, NY
$5,000
Apr 22, 2024
6
BAUMRIND, MARTIN M. MR.
SELFLANDLORD
IndividualBROOKLYN, NY
$5,000
Sep 16, 2024
7
DUIT, JAMES A
CONTRIBUTION OF CONCEPTION LLCEXEC
IndividualEDMOND, OK
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
8
DUIT, PAMELA A
CONTRIBUTION OF CONCEPTION LLCEXEC
IndividualEDMOND, OK
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
9
LAUDER, RONALD S.
SELF EMPLOYEDBUSINESSMAN
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024
10
BANKE, BARBARA R. MS.
CHAIRMANJACKSON FAMILY WINES
IndividualGEYSERVILLE, CA
$3,300
Nov 17, 2023

Donor Network - Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]

PACs
Organizations
Individuals
Politicians

Hub layout: Politicians in center, donors arranged by type in rings around them.

Loading...

Showing 58 nodes and 38 connections (43 secondary connections hidden)

Total contributions: $127,265

Top Donors - Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]

Showing top 20 donors by contribution amount

2 Orgs18 Individuals

Industry Impact

Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 3 helped.

  • +Pharmaceuticalsconfidence 0.90

    Section 2(a)(1)(A) requires replacing references to 'animal' tests with 'nonclinical' tests in FDA regulations, which benefits pharmaceutical companies by allowing alternative testing methods that may reduce costs and accelerate drug development.

  • +Biotech & Researchconfidence 0.85

    Section 2(a)(1)(A) and (B) mandate updating regulations to replace animal test references with nonclinical test definitions, which benefits biotech firms engaged in drug development by enabling use of innovative non-animal testing approaches.

  • +Medical Devicesconfidence 0.80

    Section 2(a)(1)(B) adds the definition of 'nonclinical test' to sections 312.3, 314.3, 315.2, and 601.31 of title 21 CFR, which includes medical device regulations, potentially reducing testing burdens for device manufacturers.

Who funds the sponsor on these industries

For each industry this bill affects, here's what the sponsor (Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1])received from donors associated with that industry during the 2022–present cycles. Donations are not proof of intent — they are a record of who funds the people writing the law.

Industries this bill HELPS

  • from 10 contributions
    • O'DAY, DANIEL$4,000
    • RICKS, DAVID A.$3,300
    • DAVIS, ROBERT M.$3,300
    • LAGANGA, SCOTT$1,000
    • REILLY, LORI$1,000

Related Bills