Sen. Hawley Introduces Bill to Ban Abortion Pill Mifepristone and Allow Lawsuits Against Makers
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Companion bill: Rep. Harshbarger Introduces Bill to Ban Abortion Pill Mifepristone and Allow Lawsuits Against Makers →Scores run from -100 (strongly harmful) to +100 (strongly beneficial) for each group, combining impact, certainty, scope, and duration ratings of 1-5. How impact scoring works
This bill would eliminate the most common method of abortion in the United States. Mifepristone accounts for more than half of all abortions nationally. If enacted, pregnant people seeking medication abortion would lose access entirely, forcing them to either seek surgical procedures—which are unavailable or severely restricted in many states—or carry pregnancies to term. This represents a fundamental shift in reproductive healthcare access nationwide.
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Senator Josh Hawley introduced legislation to immediately withdraw federal safety approvals for the medication abortion drug mifepristone. The bill would also provide a legal avenue for women to sue drugmakers for damages, though health experts maintain the medication is safe and effective.
The proposed 'Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act' would withdraw mifepristone's abortion indication while allowing its use for Cushing syndrome. The bill cites safety concerns, though these claims contrast with FDA data reporting low complication rates and minimal mortality.
Rep. Diana Harshbarger introduced the House companion to the Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act. The bill would revoke FDA approval for mifepristone in abortions and create a private right of action for women to sue manufacturers for damages.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act
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