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Protecting Americans from Unsafe Drugs Act of 2026

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Summary of Bill HR 7980

H.R. 7980, introduced in the 119th Congress on March 18, 2026, aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to broaden authorities related to the recall of controlled substances, extending these provisions to include all drugs. The bill also includes additional purposes beyond the expansion of recall authorities.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7980

Bill HR 7980 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 18, 2026. Bill HR 7980 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 18, 2026.  Bill HR 7980's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of March 18, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7980

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7980

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7980

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to expand certain authorities with respect to the recall of controlled substances to apply with respect to all drugs, and for other purposes.
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to expand certain authorities with respect to the recall of controlled substances to apply with respect to all drugs, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7980

Maxine Dexter
Maxine Dexter
OregonIndependent

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