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S. 289 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
4 members · Left 2 · Center 0 · Right 2 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Sen. Duckworth, Tammy (D-IL) (Introduced 01/29/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean left · DW-NOMINATE -0.35 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 4 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee |
| Latest Action | 08/10/2026 Held at the desk. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in Senate (01/29/2025)
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 S289 ES: Youth Poisoning Protection Act U.S. Senate 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. 119th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 289IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESAN ACTTo ban the sale of products with a high concentration of sodium nitrite to individuals, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act 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.Passed the Senate August 3, 2026.Secretary
119 S289 IS: Youth Poisoning Protection Act U.S. Senate 2025-01-29 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. II119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 289IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 29, 2025Ms. Duckworth (for herself, Mr. Curtis, and Mr. Moreno) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationA BILLTo ban the sale of products with a high concentration of sodium nitrite to individuals, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act 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 S289 RS: Youth Poisoning Protection Act U.S. Senate 2025-07-29 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. 132119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 289[Report No. 119–49]IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 29, 2025Ms. Duckworth (for herself, Mr. Curtis, Mr. Moreno, and Ms. Baldwin) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationJuly 29, 2025Reported by Mr. Cruz, without amendmentA BILLTo ban the sale of products with a high concentration of sodium nitrite to individuals, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act 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.July 29, 2025Reported without amendment
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 01/29/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in Senate |
| 01/29/2025 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| 03/12/2025 | Senate | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| 07/29/2025 | Library of Congress | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-49. |
| 07/29/2025 | Senate | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-49. |
| 07/29/2025 | Senate | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 132. |
| 08/03/2026 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. |
| 08/03/2026 | Senate | Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4411-4412; text: CR S4411-4412) |
| 08/10/2026 | Senate | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| 08/10/2026 | House floor actions | Received in the House. |
| 08/10/2026 | House floor actions | Held at the desk. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | Youth Poisoning Protection Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | A bill to ban the sale of products with a high concentration of sodium nitrite to individuals, and for other purposes. |
| Short Title(s) as Passed Senate | Youth Poisoning Protection Act |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to Senate | Youth Poisoning Protection Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Youth Poisoning Protection Act |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee | 07/29/2025 Reported By |
| Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee | 03/12/2025 Markup By |
| Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee | 01/29/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Commerce
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