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Congress·In Committee·S. 4066

Sen. Hawley Introduces Bill to Ban Abortion Pill Mifepristone and Allow Lawsuits Against Makers

Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act

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Key Points

  • This bill would effectively ban mifepristone, the most commonly used abortion pill in the U.S., by revoking its FDA approval for ending pregnancies. The withdrawal takes effect just 14 days after the bill becomes law.
  • After the ban takes effect, selling or shipping mifepristone labeled for abortion use across state lines would be illegal. The drug would be considered "misbranded" and subject to federal enforcement.

    From policy text

    “The drug mifepristone shall be considered misbranded for purposes of sections 301 and 304 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 331; 334) if the drug bears labeling providing that the drug may be used for the termination of intrauterine pregnancy”
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  • The bill creates a new federal right for anyone who takes mifepristone and suffers physical or mental harm to sue the drug's manufacturer for compensatory damages, punitive damages, and attorney's fees.

    From policy text

    “A covered entity shall be liable in accordance with this section to any individual who suffers bodily injury or harm to mental health (including any physical, psychological, emotional, or physiological harm) that is attributable, in whole or in part, to the individual's use of a covered medication”
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  • The lawsuit provision has a very broad definition of harm, covering physical, psychological, emotional, and physiological injuries. This opens manufacturers up to significant legal exposure even for emotional distress claims.

    From policy text

    “harm to mental health (including any physical, psychological, emotional, or physiological harm) that is attributable, in whole or in part, to the individual's use of a covered medication manufactured by a covered entity”
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  • The bill explicitly preserves existing state laws that provide additional remedies, meaning state-level abortion restrictions and lawsuits would remain fully in effect alongside the new federal ban.

    From policy text

    “Nothing in this section shall be construed to preempt any State law that makes available any other remedy to an individual described in subsection (b).”
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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Mar 11, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Mar 11, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act

Bill NumberS 4066
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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