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Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act

USA119th CongressS-4066| Senate 
| Updated: 3/11/2026
Josh Hawley

Josh Hawley

Republican Senator

Missouri

Cosponsors (6)
Tommy Tuberville (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Bernie Moreno (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation mandates the withdrawal of Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act approval for the drug mifepristone (Mifeprex, RU-486) when indicated for the termination of intrauterine pregnancy. This withdrawal becomes effective 14 days after the bill's enactment, making the introduction or delivery of mifepristone for this purpose into interstate commerce a violation of federal law. Furthermore, the drug would be considered misbranded if its labeling suggests use for pregnancy termination, effectively prohibiting its legal distribution for abortion. The bill also establishes a new Federal tort , creating liability for manufacturers of mifepristone if an individual suffers bodily injury or harm to mental health attributable to its use. This provision allows individuals to bring civil actions in federal or state courts to seek compensatory damages, punitive damages, and attorney's fees and costs. This tort takes effect 90 days after enactment and does not preempt any existing State laws that offer additional remedies to affected individuals, providing a new avenue for legal recourse.
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Timeline
Mar 11, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 11, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Mar 12, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7902
Introduced in House
  • March 11, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 11, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • March 12, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7902
    Introduced in House

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7902: Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act

Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act

USA119th CongressS-4066| Senate 
| Updated: 3/11/2026
This legislation mandates the withdrawal of Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act approval for the drug mifepristone (Mifeprex, RU-486) when indicated for the termination of intrauterine pregnancy. This withdrawal becomes effective 14 days after the bill's enactment, making the introduction or delivery of mifepristone for this purpose into interstate commerce a violation of federal law. Furthermore, the drug would be considered misbranded if its labeling suggests use for pregnancy termination, effectively prohibiting its legal distribution for abortion. The bill also establishes a new Federal tort , creating liability for manufacturers of mifepristone if an individual suffers bodily injury or harm to mental health attributable to its use. This provision allows individuals to bring civil actions in federal or state courts to seek compensatory damages, punitive damages, and attorney's fees and costs. This tort takes effect 90 days after enactment and does not preempt any existing State laws that offer additional remedies to affected individuals, providing a new avenue for legal recourse.
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Timeline
Mar 11, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 11, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Mar 12, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7902
Introduced in House
  • March 11, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 11, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • March 12, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7902
    Introduced in House
Josh Hawley

Josh Hawley

Republican Senator

Missouri

Cosponsors (6)
Tommy Tuberville (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Bernie Moreno (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7902: Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted