Bill · H.R. 7980· House(119-HR-7980)
Protecting Americans from Unsafe Drugs Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 3/18/2026
- Last activity
- 3/18/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Maxine Dexter
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Protecting Americans from Unsafe Drugs Act of 2026," aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The primary goal is to expand specific authorities regarding the recall of drugs. It changes the scope of current authorities that apply to controlled substances so that they apply to all drugs. This includes changes to orders to cease distribution and recall procedures. The bill also updates regulations regarding imports and exports.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this give the federal government more power?+4
The bill expands the regulatory authority of the FDA to order the cessation of distribution and recalls for all drugs rather than just controlled substances.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3
By expanding recall authority to all drugs, the bill enhances consumer safety regarding medication availability and quality.
Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak?+2
Expanding recall authority to all drugs improves the regulatory response capabilities during potential public health crises.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Expanded Recall Authority: The bill expands authorities that were previously limited to controlled substances to apply to all drugs under Section 2(a). This change to the section heading and the replacement of "controlled substance" with "drug" means the authority to order a cessation of distribution and a recall can now apply to a broader range of medications.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3Improves Pandemic Preparedness+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- 3/18/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House