Bills · HR 4525
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4525Health
Right to FDA-Approved Medicines Act
INTRO JUL 17· LAST ACTION JUL 17
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to establish a consistent national standard for accessing FDA-approved medicines, regardless of where you live. If passed, it would prevent states from enacting laws that specifically restrict or ban certain drugs that have been deemed safe and effective by the FDA. This could be particularly relevant in situations where states try to limit access to specific medications due to non-medical reasons, such as political or moral objections.
Without this bill, the ability to get certain FDA-approved medications could vary widely from state to state, potentially creating 'medicine deserts' where people cannot get treatments their doctors recommend. If this bill becomes law, it would ensure that once the FDA approves a drug, state governments generally cannot prevent its sale or use, thereby protecting patient access to a broad range of medical treatments.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a federal statutory right for individuals to obtain FDA-approved medicines and for healthcare providers to provide them.
This provision creates a clear legal foundation protecting access to medications and the role of medical professionals.
PROVISION 02
Prohibits federal and state governments from imposing limitations or requirements that specifically target and impede access to FDA-approved medicines or related services.
This stops governments from creating specific barriers to FDA-approved drugs based on non-medical reasons.
PROVISION 03
Declares that the Act generally supersedes conflicting federal and state laws, including those that restrict the sale or use of FDA-approved medicines.
This ensures the federal right to access medicines takes precedence over most state-level restrictions.
PROVISION 04
Specifies that the Act does not affect federal laws concerning health insurance coverage or specific benefits provided under federal healthcare programs.
This clarifies that the bill does not mandate insurance coverage for all FDA-approved medicines.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 29
D· North Carolina
YRS IN OFFICE
5
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COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 29 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 17
Introduced in House
JUL 17
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4525
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 17, 2025
Last actionJul 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 17, 2025
House BillHR 4525Health
Right to FDA-Approved Medicines Act
INTRODUCED JUL 17, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 17, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
8 min
COSPONSORS
29
COMPLEXITY
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