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

H.R. 1442 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 1442119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 02/18/2025REP. TRAHAND-MA · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: DW-NOMINATE -0.41 (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: no (Sponsor Ranking)LEAN LEFT(SPONSOR RANKING)COMMERCE

3 members · Left 2 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Trahan, Lori (D-MA) (Introduced 02/18/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordLean left · DW-NOMINATE -0.41 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 3 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesHouse - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee
Latest Action07/16/2025 Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 116.
Roll Call Votes1
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IntroducedPassed HousePassed SenateResolving DifferencesTo PresidentBecame Law

Summary (1)

Introduced in House (02/18/2025)

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.

Text (4)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HR 1442 EH: To ban the sale of products with a high concentration of sodium nitrite to individuals, and for other purposes. U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 1442

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To ban the sale of products with a high concentration of sodium nitrite to individuals, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis title may be cited as the Youth Poisoning Protection Act.

2.Banning of products containing a high concentration of sodium nitrite (a)In generalAny consumer product containing a high concentration of sodium nitrite shall be considered to be a banned hazardous product under section 8 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2057). (b)Rule of constructionNothing in this section shall be construed to— (1)prohibit any commercial or industrial purpose in which high concentration sodium nitrite is not customarily produced or distributed for sale to, or use or consumption by, or enjoyment of, a consumer; and (2)apply to high concentration sodium nitrite that meets the definition of a drug, device, or cosmetic (as such terms are defined in subsections (g), (h), and (i) of section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(g), (h), and (i))), or food (as defined in section 201(f) of such Act (21 U.S.C. 321(f))), including poultry and poultry products (as such terms are defined in subsections (e) and (f) of section 4 of the Poultry Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 453(e)and (f))), meat and meat food products (as such terms are defined in section 1(j) of the Federal Meat Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 601(j))), and eggs and egg products (as such terms are defined in section 4 of the Egg Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 1033)). (c)DefinitionsFor purposes of this section: (1)Consumer productThe term consumer product has the meaning given that term under section 3(a)(5) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2052(a)(5)). (2)High concentration of sodium nitriteThe term high concentration of sodium nitrite means a concentration of 10 or more percent by weight of sodium nitrite. (d)Effective dateThis section shall take effect 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act. Passed the House of Representatives April 29, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HR 1442 IH: A bill to ban the sale of products with a high concentration of sodium nitrate to individuals, and for other purposes. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-18 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1442IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 18, 2025Mrs. Trahan (for herself, Mr. Carey, and Mr. Neguse) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLA bill to ban the sale of products with a high concentration of sodium nitrate to individuals, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis title may be cited as the Youth Poisoning Protection Act.2.Banning of products containing a high concentration of sodium nitrite(a)In generalAny consumer product containing a high concentration of sodium nitrite shall be considered to be a banned hazardous product under section 8 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2057).(b)Rule of constructionNothing in this section shall be construed to—(1)prohibit any commercial or industrial purpose in which high concentration sodium nitrite is not customarily produced or distributed for sale to, or use or consumption by, or enjoyment of, a consumer; and(2)apply to high concentration sodium nitrite that meets the definition of a drug, device, or cosmetic (as such terms are defined in sections 201(g), (h), and (i) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(g), (h), and (i))), or food (as defined in section 201(f) of such Act (21 U.S.C. 321(f))), including poultry and poultry products (as such terms are defined in sections 4(e) and (f) of the Poultry Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 453(e)and (f))), meat and meat food products (as such terms are defined in section 1(j) of the Federal Meat Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 601(j))), and eggs and egg products (as such terms are defined in section 4 of the Egg Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 1033)). (c)DefinitionsFor purposes of this section:(1)Consumer productThe term consumer product has the meaning given that term under section 3(a)(5) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2052(a)(5)).(2)High concentration of sodium nitriteThe term high concentration of sodium nitrite means a concentration of 10 or more percent by weight of sodium nitrite.(d)Effective dateThis section shall take effect 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

Placed on Calendar Senate (PCS)

119 HR 1442 PCS: Youth Poisoning Protection Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-07-16 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IICalendar No. 116119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1442IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESApril 30, 2025ReceivedJuly 16, 2025Read twice and placed on the calendarAN ACTTo ban the sale of products with a high concentration of sodium nitrite to individuals, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis title may be cited as the Youth Poisoning Protection Act.2.Banning of products containing a high concentration of sodium nitrite(a)In generalAny consumer product containing a high concentration of sodium nitrite shall be considered to be a banned hazardous product under section 8 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2057).(b)Rule of constructionNothing in this section shall be construed to—(1)prohibit any commercial or industrial purpose in which high concentration sodium nitrite is not customarily produced or distributed for sale to, or use or consumption by, or enjoyment of, a consumer; and(2)apply to high concentration sodium nitrite that meets the definition of a drug, device, or cosmetic (as such terms are defined in subsections (g), (h), and (i) of section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(g), (h), and (i))), or food (as defined in section 201(f) of such Act (21 U.S.C. 321(f))), including poultry and poultry products (as such terms are defined in subsections (e) and (f) of section 4 of the Poultry Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 453(e)and (f))), meat and meat food products (as such terms are defined in section 1(j) of the Federal Meat Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 601(j))), and eggs and egg products (as such terms are defined in section 4 of the Egg Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 1033)). (c)DefinitionsFor purposes of this section:(1)Consumer productThe term consumer product has the meaning given that term under section 3(a)(5) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2052(a)(5)).(2)High concentration of sodium nitriteThe term high concentration of sodium nitrite means a concentration of 10 or more percent by weight of sodium nitrite.(d)Effective dateThis section shall take effect 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act.Passed the House of Representatives April 29, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.July 16, 2025Read twice and placed on the calendar

Reported in House (RH)

119 HR 1442 RH: Youth Poisoning Protection Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-04-24 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 44119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1442[Report No. 119–67]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 18, 2025Mrs. Trahan (for herself, Mr. Carey, and Mr. Neguse) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceApril 24, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo ban the sale of products with a high concentration of sodium nitr ite to individuals, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis title may be cited as the Youth Poisoning Protection Act.2.Banning of products containing a high concentration of sodium nitrite(a)In generalAny consumer product containing a high concentration of sodium nitrite shall be considered to be a banned hazardous product under section 8 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2057).(b)Rule of constructionNothing in this section shall be construed to—(1)prohibit any commercial or industrial purpose in which high concentration sodium nitrite is not customarily produced or distributed for sale to, or use or consumption by, or enjoyment of, a consumer; and(2)apply to high concentration sodium nitrite that meets the definition of a drug, device, or cosmetic (as such terms are defined in sections 201(g), (h), and (i) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(g), (h), and (i))), or food (as defined in section 201(f) of such Act (21 U.S.C. 321(f))), including poultry and poultry products (as such terms are defined in sections 4(e) and (f) of the Poultry Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 453(e)and (f))), meat and meat food products (as such terms are defined in section 1(j) of the Federal Meat Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 601(j))), and eggs and egg products (as such terms are defined in section 4 of the Egg Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 1033)). (c)DefinitionsFor purposes of this section:(1)Consumer productThe term consumer product has the meaning given that term under section 3(a)(5) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2052(a)(5)).(2)High concentration of sodium nitriteThe term high concentration of sodium nitrite means a concentration of 10 or more percent by weight of sodium nitrite.(d)Effective dateThis section shall take effect 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act.April 24, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

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All Actions (19)

DateChamberAll Actions
02/18/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
02/18/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
02/18/2025House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
04/08/2025House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
04/08/2025House committee actionsOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 1.
04/24/2025Library of CongressReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-67.
04/24/2025House floor actionsReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-67.
04/24/2025House floor actionsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 44.
04/28/2025House floor actionsMr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
04/28/2025House floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1642; text: CR H1642-1643)
04/28/2025House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1442.
04/28/2025House floor actionsAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
04/29/2025House floor actionsConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1709-1710)
04/29/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 42 (Roll no. 108).
04/29/2025House floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 42 (Roll no. 108).
04/29/2025House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
04/29/2025House floor actionsThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
04/30/2025SenateReceived in the Senate.
07/16/2025SenateRead twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 116.

Titles (6)

Title TypeTitle
Official Titles as Amended by HouseTo ban the sale of products with a high concentration of sodium nitrite to individuals, and for other purposes.
Display TitleTo ban the sale of products with a high concentration of sodium nitrite to individuals, and for other purposes.
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo ban the sale of products with a high concentration of sodium nitrite to individuals, and for other purposes.
Short Title(s) from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill textYouth Poisoning Protection Act
Official Title as IntroducedTo ban the sale of products with a high concentration of sodium nitrite to individuals, and for other purposes.
Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseYouth Poisoning Protection Act

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (2)

* = Original cosponsor

Committees (3)

CommitteeActivity
House - Energy and Commerce Committee04/24/2025 Reported By
House - Energy and Commerce Committee04/08/2025 Markup By
House - Energy and Commerce Committee02/18/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (2)

Subjects (5)

Policy Area: Commerce

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