Senate Panel OKs Califf Nomination for F.D.A. Chief January 14, 2022 Auto Bot Appointments and Executive Changes, Califf, Robert M, Food and Drug Administration, Regulation and Deregulation of Industry, Senate, United States Politics and Government, your-feed-healthcare 0 A split committee vote revealed concerns about the opioid epidemic and abortion policies, foreshadowing a likely close vote on confirmation by the full Senate.