118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 4626OTC Act of 2023

To encourage sponsors of oral contraceptive drugs to submit applications for the approval of such drugs as over-the-counter, and for other purposes.

Health
Introduced Jul 13, 2023
Last action Jul 14, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Jul 13, 2023
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Referred
Jul 14, 2023
E&C
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue guidance on the approval process for over-the-counter oral contraceptives so as to encourage drug manufacturers to submit applications for approval. The FDA must also evaluate (1) whether and to what extent consumers understand the labeling on oral contraceptives, and (2) whether the labeling could be improved.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 3 actions
Jul 14, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 13, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 13, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.