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PEARL Act

USA119th CongressHR-8366| House 
| Updated: 4/20/2026
Tim Burchett

Tim Burchett

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to protect pharmacists who choose not to dispense or sell abortion-inducing drugs , specifically mifepristone and misoprostol, if doing so conflicts with their sincerely held religious beliefs. It explicitly states that pharmacists, whether employed by private businesses or government agencies, cannot be compelled to dispense these drugs for abortion services. Furthermore, the legislation prohibits any form of punishment against pharmacists for such a refusal, including the revocation of their license to practice pharmacy or the withdrawal of Federal funding. To ensure compliance, the bill establishes a private right of action , allowing pharmacists to bring a civil suit in Federal district court for injunctive relief if they are required to dispense these drugs or are punished for their refusal.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8119
PEARL Act
Mar 12, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4079
Introduced in Senate
Apr 20, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 20, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8119
    PEARL Act


  • March 12, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4079
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 20, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 20, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

PEARL Act

USA119th CongressHR-8366| House 
| Updated: 4/20/2026
This bill aims to protect pharmacists who choose not to dispense or sell abortion-inducing drugs , specifically mifepristone and misoprostol, if doing so conflicts with their sincerely held religious beliefs. It explicitly states that pharmacists, whether employed by private businesses or government agencies, cannot be compelled to dispense these drugs for abortion services. Furthermore, the legislation prohibits any form of punishment against pharmacists for such a refusal, including the revocation of their license to practice pharmacy or the withdrawal of Federal funding. To ensure compliance, the bill establishes a private right of action , allowing pharmacists to bring a civil suit in Federal district court for injunctive relief if they are required to dispense these drugs or are punished for their refusal.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8119
PEARL Act
Mar 12, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4079
Introduced in Senate
Apr 20, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 20, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8119
    PEARL Act


  • March 12, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4079
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 20, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 20, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Tim Burchett

Tim Burchett

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Energy and Commerce Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted