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House Republicans Keep Their Distance From Hawley’s Abortion Pill Bill

Limited support reflects a 2026 focus on pocketbook issues over abortion.

Overview

  • Sen. Josh Hawley proposed a federal measure to force the FDA to withdraw approval of mifepristone and to let patients sue pill makers.
  • Vulnerable House Republicans distanced themselves from the plan, pointing to a 2026 focus on the economy over abortion.
  • Rep. Mike Lawler said he will not support the bill, and Rep. Max Miller backed a state-level approach in line with President Trump.
  • The House companion from Rep. Diana Harshbarger lists five co-sponsors, and she said her team has not yet worked the bill.
  • Anti-abortion leaders are urging action, yet the bill has little path in the Senate without Democratic votes as medication abortion now accounts for more than half of U.S. abortions.