# 2026-12235: FDA Science Board Gets Another Routine Extension

2026-12235, Advisory Committee; Science Board to the Food and Drug Administration; Renewal, is a Federal Register notice from Health and Human Services Department, Food and Drug Administration published 2026-06-18, effective 2026-06-26; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-06-25).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-12235
- Title: Advisory Committee; Science Board to the Food and Drug Administration; Renewal
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Health and Human Services Department; Food and Drug Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 36865
- Published: 2026-06-18
- Effective: 2026-06-26
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-25

## In one line

FDA Science Board Gets Another Routine Extension

## Summary

The FDA is renewing its Science Board for two more years, keeping expert advice flowing to help ensure safe and effective drugs and products. This renewal affects scientists and public health folks who guide the FDA’s big decisions, with the new term lasting until June 26, 2028. No extra costs or delays are expected—just more smart brains working for your health!

## Abstract

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the renewal of the Science Board to the Food and Drug Administration by the Commissioner of Food and Drugs (the Commissioner). The Commissioner has determined that it is in the public interest to renew the Science Board to the Food and Drug Administration for an additional 2 years beyond the charter expiration date. The new charter will be in effect until the June 26, 2028, expiration date.

## Effects PRIA read

- Science Board Renewed Through 2028: benefit, low. The FDA renewed its Science Board for an additional two years, with the new charter in effect until June 26, 2028. This keeps the outside expert group that reviews complex scientific and technical issues and advises the Commissioner operating for that period.
- Member Payments and Budgeted Costs: benefit, high. The Science Board has an annual budget of $97,121; estimated annual payments to members are $11,170, and estimated annual reimbursable travel and related expenses for members are $10,760. Federal staff support is estimated at 0.20 FTE costing $51,087, and other internal costs are estimated at $16,8…
- Consumer Representative Seat Included: benefit, low. The core voting members may include one technically qualified member identified with consumer interests who is recommended by a consortium of consumer-oriented organizations or other interested persons. That seat is part of the core group of at least 15 voting members.

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## Sources
- [2026-12235 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/18/2026-12235/advisory-committee-science-board-to-the-food-and-drug-administration-renewal)
- [2026-12235 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-18/pdf/2026-12235.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12235 (as of 2026-06-25).