Josh Hawley supports Hawley's mifepristone ban
Josh HawleyU.S. senator from Missouri
Josh Hawley argued that restoring earlier FDA restrictions would be insufficient because later administrations could undo them.
“Congress should ban mifepristone”
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Other statements by Josh Hawley in this case
- Hawley rejects the idea that the timing of his mifepristone ban is about the midtermsLater: Defended or excused
- Hawley unveils the "Declaration for Life" and asks candidates to commit to banning the abortion drugLater: Defended or excused
- Hawley urges FDA action on abortion-drug availabilityLater: Defended or excused
Where this statement fits
Should Congress ban the abortion pill, mifepristone, as Josh Hawley has proposed?
On March 11, 2026, Senator Josh Hawley introduced the Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act, which would withdraw the Food and Drug Administration's approval of mifepristone for pregnancy termination, make distributing and labeling the drug for that purpose violations of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, and let women who say chemical abortion harmed them sue its manufacturers. Mifepristone has been approved in the United States since 2000 and is used in a large majority of American abortions. Hawley argues a national ban is the only remedy because the drug can be mailed into states whose own laws restrict abortion. The bill drew seven Republican cosponsors but has not moved out of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. On September 16, 2026, Hawley unveiled a four-page "Declaration for Life" and began asking officeholders and candidates to sign it as a commitment to ban the drug. The dispute is over whether Congress should enact that ban.
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Contains statements by Josh Hawley about josh hawley explains why congress should ban mifepristone.
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Josh Hawley's proposal would require withdrawal of mifepristone's approval for pregnancy termination. A House companion was introduced by Diana Harshbarger.
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Hawley argued that later administrations could reverse FDA restrictions, making a legislative ban necessary.
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Josh Hawley argues for Hawley's mifepristone ban. Hawley argued that later administrations could reverse FDA restrictions, making a legislative ban necessary.
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“In withdrawing FDA approval of mifepristone for abortion, prohibiting its being labeled for abortion, and ensuring a private right of action against manufacturers, the Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act, would likely save lives by curtailing the incidence of chemical abortion itself and all of its associated risks to the mothers as well. We are very grateful for your leadership in addressing this serious moral issue, and we urge your colleagues in both the House and Senate to support and pass this bill.”Read statement
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The Dispute Index. "Josh Hawley supports Hawley's mifepristone ban". First published: 2026-10-01. Last updated: 2026-10-01. https://disputeindex.com/events/4125-josh-hawley-argued-that-restoring-earlier-fda-restrictions