Bill · H.R. 4525· House(119-HR-4525)

Right to FDA-Approved Medicines Act

Age: 63 years

North Carolina

Introduced: 7/17/2025
Last activity: 7/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by: Deborah Ross
Cosponsors: - 29 - 0

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The ``Right to FDA-Approved Medicines Act'' establishes a statutory right for individuals to obtain medicines approved by the FDA without coercion. It also grants health care providers the right to provide these medicines along with related information, referrals, and services. The bill prohibits any government entity from implementing requirements that single out or impede access to such medicines or providers. This Act supersedes existing Federal and State laws and applies to all branches and agencies of government. It includes enforcement mechanisms through the Attorney General and a private right of action for affected individuals.

Yes· 3 of 7

Does this make health care easier to get in general?+8
The bill establishes a statutory right to access FDA-approved medicines and protects provider autonomy to facilitate that access.
Does this make abortion easier to get?+7
The bill provides a mechanism to protect access to medicines that could be used in reproductive healthcare by preventing government interference.
Would women be better off under this?+6
The bill protects access to medicines that are often central to reproductive health rights.

The opposite

Does this leave more decisions to the states?-7
The bill significantly reduces state authority by superseding state laws and restricting state-level regulations.
Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?-5
The bill explicitly states it applies notwithstanding the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which may limit certain religious exemptions.