Press Releases
Hawley Introduces Legislation to Reinstate Safety Regulations on Chemical Abortion Drug Mifepristone
Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the Restoring Safeguards for Dangerous Abortion Drugs Act to reinstate safety regulations on the chemical abortion drug mifepristone. The legislation comes after a recent study revealed 1 in 10 women who take the drug experience adverse health effects. “I’m introducing the Restoring Safeguards for Dangerous Abortion Drugs Act after a bombshell study revealed the truth about mifepristone: it’s dangerous,” said Senator Hawley. “The data shows 1 in 10 women who take mifepristone experience adverse health effects, like going to the ER or suffering from sepsis. The FDA needs to act to protect women now.” The Restoring Safeguards for Dangerous Abortion Drugs...
Hawley Takes Action to Terminate Harmful Postal Plan, Protect Rural Mail Delivery
Today, U.S. Senator Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the No Regional Transportation Optimization (RTO) Act, a response to the United States Postal Service’s Regional Transportation Optimization plan. That plan would eliminate end-of-day mail collection at most of the nation’s post offices, resulting in significant negative impacts on rural communities throughout the United States. Senator Hawley’s bill would block this harmful new policy. "I've been very clear that I will in no way support any USPS plan that slashes service to rural Americans, particularly those in Missouri," said Senator Hawley.“I've vowed to do everything I can to thwart Regional Transportation Optimization, and my bill is an important step in upholding that promise." Senator Hawley has...
In Bipartisan Push, Hawley & Welch Introduce Major Legislation to Lower Prescription Drug Prices
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) introduced legislation to lower the cost of drug prices for Americans. The Fair Prescription Drug Prices for Americans Act would offer relief for millions of patients while ensuring Americans are no longer financing lower drug costs for foreigners.This legislation would correct decades of policies that benefited pharmaceutical companies but left American patients holding the bag. While other developed nations pay reasonable prices for prescription drugs, Americans pay substantially higher prices for the same medications. In his first term, President Trump pursued “international price index” and “most favored nation” policies on drugs covered by Medicare to end these practices.“For too...
Hawley Op-Ed: FDA Commissioner Can’t Ignore Damning New Data on Dangers of Mifepristone
Today, U.S Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) published an opinion piece outlining why Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary must reinstate safety regulations surrounding the chemical abortion drug mifepristone. The op-ed comes after a bombshell report revealed the dangers of mifepristone, including that 1 in 10 women who take the pill suffer an "adverse health event," including sepsis, hemorrhaging or an emergency room visit. Read the full op-ed here or below. FDA Commissioner Can’t Ignore Damning New Data On The Dangers Of Mifepristone U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) | May 5, 2025 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary recently told a D.C. confab that he has “no plans to take action” on...
Hawley Op-Ed: Break Up Big Tech Behemoths to Reclaim American Freedom
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) | April 30, 2025 | The New York Post I distinctly remember the time Mark Zuckerberg came to see me in my office.It was five years ago now, back when the Facebook founder was at the height of his “move fast and break things” stardom.I was a new senator and a skeptic.I thought his company — now Meta — was breaking too many things: like the right to free speech, or the right to control your personal data, or the right of your kids to have a sane childhood.Zuckerberg came to convince me otherwise, as he had convinced many a regulator and politician, by making vague promises about Big Tech’s good intentions.I’ll never forget the look of shock on his face when I suggested the best thing Big Tech could do was start surrendering power.Break themselves up.Give...
Hawley Calls on FDA to Reinstate Abortion Drug Safety Regulations: ‘The Time to Act is Now’
Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary about new research showing that the safety risks of the chemical abortion drug mifepristone are far greater than the FDA currently acknowledges. Senator Hawley points to Dr. Makary’s recent comments that he has “no plans to take action” on mifepristone and urges him to reconsider in light of this new data.In his letter, Senator Hawley recounts an exchange he had with Dr. Makary just last month, stating, “[D]uring your confirmation hearing, you pledged to me that you would ‘review the totality of the data and ongoing data’ to inform action on the drug. I urge you to follow this new data and take all appropriate action to restore critical safeguards on...
Hawley Reintroduces PELOSI Act to Ban Congress from Trading Stocks
Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) reintroduced the Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and Investments (PELOSI) Act, which would ban members of Congress from trading or holding individual stocks. The move comes after President Trump announced he would sign such a bill into law if it crossed his desk. "Members of Congress should be fighting for the people they were elected to serve—not day trading at the expense of their constituents," stated Senator Hawley. "Americans have seen politician after politician turn a profit using information not available to the general public. It’s time we ban all members of Congress from trading and holding stocks and restore Americans’ trust in our nation’s legislative body." The PELOSI Act...
ICYMI: Hawley Pushes for GOP to ‘Give Working-Class Americans a Historic Tax Cut’
Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) published an opinion piece outlining a new proposal that would make a series of common income tax breaks refundable against payroll taxes. At a time when prices are high, Senator Hawley highlights how his proposal would deliver a historic tax cut for working families across the country. Read Senator Hawley's full op-ed here or below. Time was, Republicans knew how to do tax cuts. Reagan-era columnist Robert Novak once quipped, “God put the Republican Party on Earth to cut taxes.” But Republicans in Washington these days could use a refresher course.The negotiations over President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful” budget bill have to date included surprisingly little talk of tax cuts for the people who need them...
Hawley Applauds EPA’s Expedited Plan to Clean Up West Lake Landfill
Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) applauded Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin for announcing an expedited plan to clean up St. Louis’ West Lake Landfill two years earlier than originally planned. The EPA's newly released report comes after Senator Hawley hosted Administrator Zeldin at West Lake Landfill and Coldwater Creek last month so he could witness the radioactive waste and its aftermath firsthand. In the report, Administrator Zeldin notes the challenges that have plagued Missourians for years as a result of the federal government illegally dumping the radioactive waste decades ago. “Meeting and speaking with the St. Louis community members who have long endured radioactive waste in their community was...
Hawley, Luján Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Car Repair Options, Increase Transparency for Vehicle Owners
U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced the REPAIR Act, legislation that would expand car owners' options for automobile repairs. The REPAIR Act ensures vehicle owners, independent repair shops, and aftermarket manufacturers have secure access to vehicle repair and maintenance data, which is critical to the independent aftermarket industry’s ability to provide safe, dependable, and affordable repairs for consumers.“Big corporations have a history of gatekeeping basic information that belongs to car owners, effectively forcing consumers to pay a fixed price whenever their car is in the shop,” said Senator Hawley. “The bipartisan REPAIR Act would end corporations’ control over diagnostics and service information...