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House bill · H.R. 7980 (119th Congress)

Protecting Americans from Unsafe Drugs Act of 2026

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Mar 18, 2026

Sponsor: Maxine Dexter (U.S. Representative, OR-3, Democratic)

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Summary

This bill would extend the Food and Drug Administration's existing notification, cease-distribution, and recall authorities — which currently apply to controlled substances — so that they apply to all drugs.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Energy and Commerce · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

  1. Mar 18, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. Mar 18, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. Mar 18, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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