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Hawley Demands Congress Act on Mifepristone Safety Oversight

2/13/2026

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Senator Josh Hawley urges Congress to increase oversight of the abortion pill mifepristone amid rising abortion rates.
After a private briefing with Food and Drug Commissioner Marty Makary, Hawley criticized FDA for stalled safety research.
He notes mifepristone accounts for 70% of U.S. abortions, with many doses mailed to restricted states.
Hawley calls for basic safety measures, including in-person doctor visits and ectopic pregnancy screening, and says Congress must act.

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Senator Josh Hawley urges Congress to increase oversight of the abortion pill mifepristone amid rising abortion rates.
After a private briefing with Food and Drug Commissioner Marty Makary, Hawley criticized FDA for stalled safety research.
He notes mifepristone accounts for 70% of U.S. abortions, with many doses mailed to restricted states.
Hawley calls for basic safety measures, including in-person doctor visits and ectopic pregnancy screening, and says Congress must act.