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Senator Hawley proposes banning mifepristone, citing safety concerns, amid ongoing abortion access debates.
Senator Josh Hawley introduced legislation on March 11, 2026, to revoke the FDA’s approval of mifepristone, the most widely used abortion drug in the U.S., citing safety concerns and allegations of regulatory failures.
The bill, backed by the Family Research Council, claims the drug poses significant health risks, with some citing over 10% of users experiencing serious complications, though the FDA reports adverse events at less than 0.5%.
The legislation would ban mifepristone’s use for abortion, allow lawsuits against manufacturers, and shift regulatory authority from the FDA to Congress.
The move reflects growing political pressure to restrict medication abortion, which accounts for about 63% of U.S. abortions but faces strong opposition from medical groups who affirm the drug’s safety and effectiveness.
The bill’s passage is considered unlikely due to procedural hurdles and a potential presidential veto.
El senador Hawley propone prohibir la mifepristona, citando preocupaciones de seguridad, en medio de los debates en curso sobre el acceso al aborto.