# 119-hr-6868: ACCESS Through OTC Innovation Act

119-hr-6868, ACCESS Through OTC Innovation Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1] (D-OH); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-6868
- Congress: 119
- Title: ACCESS Through OTC Innovation Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-12-18
- Sponsor: Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1] (D-OH)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Least burdensome evidence standard for OTC monograph requests.** This bill would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to use the least burdensome appropriate means when evaluating certain requests for administrative orders about over-the-counter monograph drugs, and to create a formal meeting and documentation process to advise requestors on needed evidence. - Drug requestors would be able to ask for a meeting when published reports are not enough. The Secretary must provide recommendations on the types of evidence needed, including possible study design and size. - The Secretary must prepare and make meeting minutes available and put any recommendations and a summary of the discussion into the administrative record.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Easier FDA meetings for over-the-counter drug makers: benefit, medium. This bill would require HHS to use the least burdensome way to review requests under subsection (b)(5) that ask whether an over-the-counter drug is generally recognized as safe and effective. If published reports are not enough and the requester submits a reasonable written request, the agency woul…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act
- 119-hr-5356: National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-6868 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6868)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7481)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3971)
- [119-hr-5356: National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5356)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6868 (as of 2026-04-21).