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Hawley Introduces Bill to Ban Abortion Drug Mifepristone

The proposal would remove federal approval for the abortion pill and create a legal pathway for women to sue manufacturers.
Hawley Introduces Bill to Ban Abortion Drug Mifepristone
Mifepristone tablets seen in a Planned Parenthood clinic in Ames, Iowa, on July 18, 2024. Charlie Neibergall/AP Photo
Savannah Hulsey Pointer
Savannah Hulsey Pointer
3/13/2026|Updated: 3/13/2026
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Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has introduced legislation to ban the chemical abortion drug mifepristone and remove its approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

During a March 11 press conference on the legislation, Hawley said the bill would allow women to sue the manufacturer for alleged harms caused by the drug.

Savannah Hulsey Pointer
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