To ban the sale of products with a high concentration of sodium nitrite to individuals, and for other purposes.
Passed HouseCommerce
IntroducedFeb 18, 2025
Passed HouseApr 29, 2025
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet
Where it stands
Passed House. Latest step, Jul 16, 2025: Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 116. The House passed it 378–42.In the House, Iowa's representatives split: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn did not vote. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 1 new provisions of its own.
How this bill changes the law
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H.R. 1442 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text as placed on the Senate calendar (Jul 16, 2025).
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H.R. 1442Bill
Sec. 2Banning of products containing a high concentration of sodium nitritenew law
New provisions of the bill's own
Sec. 2 Banning of products containing a high concentration of sodium nitrite
What the words would change: every change, in place (0)
Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.
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What it does
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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.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Feb 18, 2025).
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What has happened
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Apr 29, 2025Passed/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). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
Apr 24, 2025Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-67.Library of Congress
Feb 18, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress