The Reagan-Udall Foundation Report entitled “Transforming Animal Health in the US for the 21st Century” makes a compelling case for modernizing the work and authorities of the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM).

The agency’s lack of resources was documented in an assessment of the FDA’s food budget by the independent Reagan Udall Foundation. It showed shortfalls in the agency’s ability to ensure a safe food supply because of funding constraints. The assessment was done in 2022 and budget shortfalls continue, according to the recent research report.