To express the Sense of Congress with respect to safety of medication abortion and Federal preemption of State restrictions on dispensing medication abortion, and for other purposes.
Medication Abortion: Federal vs. State Rules
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. No further actions or hearings have been scheduled at this time. The bill is considered active but is not moving forward quickly.
Legislative Progress
This bill is a statement of opinion rather than a change to the law. Since it deals with a very divided topic, it is unlikely to get enough support to move forward in the current political climate.
Key Points
- This bill says that medication abortion is a safe medical treatment. It argues that because the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved these drugs based on science, federal law should come before state rules that try to limit them.
- The proposal specifically targets state laws that require patients to see a doctor in person to get the medicine. It also speaks out against state bans on using video appointments or mail delivery to provide these drugs.
- This bill is a Sense of Congress resolution. This means it is a formal statement of opinion rather than a new law that changes how things work right away. It is meant to show that these lawmakers believe federal safety approvals should be the final word.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
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Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
To express the Sense of Congress with respect to safety of medication abortion and Federal preemption of State restrictions on dispensing medication abortion, and for other purposes.
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