The GAIN Act was passed last year which provides incentives for new anti-infectives. The DISARM Act is another one being looked at that would make it easier for hospitals to use the latest and greatest antibiotics.
Not to mention creating new drugs without implementing any rational controls over their use in humans and livestock is like pouring more gas on the fire.
But I digress about leaving science to legislators....
http://www.roche.com/media/media_releases/med-cor-2013-11-04...