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flag Senator Hawley proposes banning mifepristone, citing safety concerns, amid ongoing abortion access debates.

flag 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. flag 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%. flag The legislation would ban mifepristone’s use for abortion, allow lawsuits against manufacturers, and shift regulatory authority from the FDA to Congress. flag 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. flag The bill’s passage is considered unlikely due to procedural hurdles and a potential presidential veto.

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