House Bill 8734
119th Congress(2025-2026)
To express the Sense of Congress with respect to safety of medication abortion and Federal preemption of State restrictions on dispensing medication abortion, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 11, 2026
Bill Intelligence
The bill aims to emphasize that medication abortion is safe and appropriately approved by the Commissioner of Food and Drugs. It states that this approval preempts any state laws that require medication abortion to be dispensed in person by a healthcare practitioner or impose restrictions on prescribing or dispensing medication abortion via telehealth. If enacted, the bill could impact state laws related to the dispensing of medication abortion and could influence the access to and restrictions on medication abortion in various states.
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Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8734
Congress
119
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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May 11, 2026
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05/11/2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
05/11/2026
Introduced in House
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