HHS's restructuring plan and subsequent reporting put the FDA reduction at approximately 3,500 positions, including staff supporting reviews, inspections, communications, and contracting.
- Date
- 2025-04-01
- Entry type
- agency workforce reduction
- Evidence status
- reported
- Current status
- HHS announced approximately 3,500 FDA position cuts
- Sources
- 2
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