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H.R. 1442 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
3 members · Left 2 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Trahan, Lori (D-MA) (Introduced 02/18/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean left · DW-NOMINATE -0.41 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 3 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee |
| Latest Action | 07/16/2025 Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 116. |
| Roll Call Votes | 1 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
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.
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.
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.
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
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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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/18/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/18/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 04/08/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 04/08/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 1. |
| 04/24/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-67. |
| 04/24/2025 | House floor actions | Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-67. |
| 04/24/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 44. |
| 04/28/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 04/28/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1642; text: CR H1642-1643) |
| 04/28/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1442. |
| 04/28/2025 | House floor actions | At 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. |
| 04/29/2025 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1709-1710) |
| 04/29/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/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). |
| 04/29/2025 | House floor actions | 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). |
| 04/29/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 04/29/2025 | House floor actions | The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. |
| 04/30/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate. |
| 07/16/2025 | Senate | Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 116. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Titles as Amended by House | To ban the sale of products with a high concentration of sodium nitrite to individuals, and for other purposes. |
| Display Title | To 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 text | To 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 text | Youth Poisoning Protection Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To ban the sale of products with a high concentration of sodium nitrite to individuals, and for other purposes. |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Youth Poisoning Protection Act |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| House - Energy and Commerce Committee | 04/24/2025 Reported By |
| House - Energy and Commerce Committee | 04/08/2025 Markup By |
| House - Energy and Commerce Committee | 02/18/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Commerce
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