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Senator Hawley Proposes Bill to Revoke Mifepristone Approval

3/25/2026

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U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act to revoke the FDA's mifepristone approval, backed by three GOP senators.
The bill would outlaw distributing mifepristone and let women harmed by it sue manufacturers.
Hawley cites a study claiming 11% severe health effects, a figure disputed by fact-checkers, while the FDA reports 0.5%.
He says legislative action is needed to address these concerns.

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U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act to revoke the FDA's mifepristone approval, backed by three GOP senators.
The bill would outlaw distributing mifepristone and let women harmed by it sue manufacturers.
Hawley cites a study claiming 11% severe health effects, a figure disputed by fact-checkers, while the FDA reports 0.5%.
He says legislative action is needed to address these concerns.