US EditionGOP Bill Would Revoke Abortion Pill’s FDA Approval; States Move to Keep Federal Immigration Agents Out of Polling Places
Sen. Hawley’s bill directs the FDA to withdraw mifepristone approval, making its distribution illegal and allowing lawsuits against manufacturers amid safety debates.
- On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley filed legislation this week to undo federal approval of mifepristone nationwide, directing the FDA to withdraw approval, criminalize distribution, and allow women to sue manufacturers.
- Amid a broader review, critics say Hawley's bill seeks to discredit a drug supported by decades of research, with advocates calling the restrictions false and based on bogus science.
- The FDA's label notes serious adverse effects were reported in less than 0.5% of women, and telehealth medication abortion accounted for 27% of all abortions in early 2025, according to the Society of Family Planning.
- State legislatures are already advancing measures: the West Virginia Senate approved a bill last month barring abortion pills, with penalties including license loss and up to 10 years in prison.
- The FDA is conducting a review of mifepristone, a drug approved more than 25 years ago, amid a report claiming nearly 11% adverse events and an 'alarming' review ordered by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Services.
13 Articles
13 Articles
Louisiana Illuminator
Abortion pill crackdowns clear two legislatures; Hawley looks to revoke mifepristone’s US approval
U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, a Missouri Republican, talks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on June 28, 2025. Hawley introduced a bill Wednesday that would effectively ban the abortion drug mifepristone across the country. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom)U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley filed legislation this week that would undo federal approval of mifepristone, a key abortion drug, nationwide. The move underscores the anti-abortion …
Hawley Introduces Bill to Ban Abortion Drug Mifepristone
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. “The science is clear: the chemical abortion drug is inherently dangerous to women and prone to abuse. Yet major companies like…
Sen. Josh Hawley’s Bill Would Undo Federal Approval of Mifepristone Nationwide
U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley filed legislation this week that would undo federal approval of mifepristone, a key abortion drug, nationwide. The move underscores the anti-abortion movement’s growing dissatisfaction with the Trump administration’s approach to the issue. “Congress must act now to protect the health and safety of women,” Hawley, a Republican from Missouri, said in a Wednesday statement. Source
GOP bill would revoke abortion pill’s FDA approval; States move to keep federal immigration agents out of polling places
In this Media Miss Minute, a GOP senator is pushing legislation that would revoke the FDA's approval of the abortion pill mifepristone. Plus, some Democratic-led states are moving to keep federal immigration agents out of polling places. Media Miss by the left: Hawley introduces bill to revoke abortion pill approval Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., has introduced a bill that would revoke FDA approval for the abortion pill mifepristone. The legislation…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
