H.R. 4626 · 118th Congress
Orally Taken Contraception Act of 2023
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks
- Introduced
- 2023-07-13
- Latest action
- 2023-07-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Orally Taken Contraception Act of 2023 or the OTC Act of 2023
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.