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HR 1442
Recent Bills/HR 1442

To ban the sale of products with a high concentration of sodium nitrite to individuals, and for other purposes.

IntroducedFebruary 18, 2025
Passed House1 year ago
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Waiting for a Senate floor vote.
It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.
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Why This Matters

This bill bans the sale of consumer products with high concentrations of sodium nitrite to consumers. It defines which items are covered and lists exceptions.

Who this affects
Manufacturers · Retailers · Consumers
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1Defines a high concentration of sodium nitrite as 10 percent or more by weight.
  2. 2Classifies any consumer product with high concentration sodium nitrite as a banned hazardous product under CPSA (Consumer Product Safety Act).
  3. 3Exempts products intended for commercial or industrial use.
  4. 4Exempts products classified as drugs, devices, or cosmetics under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and foods including poultry, meat, and eggs under other inspection laws.
  5. 5Takes effect 90 days after enactment.
Read the detailed summary

Youth Poisoning Protection Act This bill makes a consumer product with a concentration of sodium nitrite of 10% or greater a banned hazardous product. The restriction does not apply to specified drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, or food products.

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Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
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House
Senate
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IntroducedFeb 18, 2025
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HouseApr 29, 2025
SenateCurrent

Waiting for a Senate floor vote.

It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.

President

The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Vote
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