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HR 7980 119th Congress

Protecting Americans from Unsafe Drugs Act of 2026

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to expand certain authorities with respect to the recall of controlled substances to apply with respect to all drugs, and for other purposes.

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Introduced Mar 18, 2026 Latest action Mar 18, 2026 Sponsor: Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3] Health
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    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Introduced in House Mar 18, 2026

Protecting Americans from Unsafe Drugs Act of 2026This bill expands the authority of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to order the recall of controlled substances to cover all drugs.Furthermore, the authority to issue such an order may be delegated to the Director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research or the Director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (or an official senior to either director), whereas currently this authority may only be delegated to the Director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research or an official senior to such director. (Both centers are located in the Food and Drug Administration within HHS.)

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