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Second Chance for Moms Act
2/26/2025, 11:23 AM
Summary of Bill HR 796
Bill 119 HR 796, also known as the "Mifepristone Labeling Act," aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require a warning label on mifepristone, a medication used for medical abortions, advising that its effects can be counteracted. The bill also seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a hotline that provides information to women seeking to counteract the effects of mifepristone.
The purpose of this legislation is to ensure that women who have taken mifepristone are aware that there is a potential option to reverse its effects. By requiring a warning label on the medication packaging, women will be informed of the possibility of counteracting the medication if they change their minds after taking it.
Additionally, the establishment of a hotline will provide women with access to information and resources on how to reverse the effects of mifepristone. This hotline aims to support women who may be seeking to reverse the effects of the medication and make an informed decision about their reproductive health. Overall, the Bill 119 HR 796 aims to provide women with more information and options regarding the effects of mifepristone, ultimately empowering them to make the best decision for their health and well-being.
The purpose of this legislation is to ensure that women who have taken mifepristone are aware that there is a potential option to reverse its effects. By requiring a warning label on the medication packaging, women will be informed of the possibility of counteracting the medication if they change their minds after taking it.
Additionally, the establishment of a hotline will provide women with access to information and resources on how to reverse the effects of mifepristone. This hotline aims to support women who may be seeking to reverse the effects of the medication and make an informed decision about their reproductive health. Overall, the Bill 119 HR 796 aims to provide women with more information and options regarding the effects of mifepristone, ultimately empowering them to make the best decision for their health and well-being.
Congressional Summary of HR 796
Second Chance for Moms Act of 2025
This bill requires labeling of the drug mifepristone to include certain information about the hormone progesterone and establishes a related telephone hotline. (Mifepristone is a drug that is approved to end pregnancies through 10 weeks gestation when used in conjunction with the drug misoprostol. The procedure is often referred to as medication abortion or the abortion pill.)
Current Status of Bill HR 796
Bill HR 796 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 28, 2025. Bill HR 796 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 28, 2025. Bill HR 796's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of January 28, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 796
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
4Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
30Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
30Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 796
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 796
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require a warning label advising that the effects of mifepristone can be counteracted, to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a hotline to provide information to women seeking to counteract the effects of mifepristone, and for other purposes.
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require a warning label advising that the effects of mifepristone can be counteracted, to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a hotline to provide information to women seeking to counteract the effects of mifepristone, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 796
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