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H.R. 1442 · 119th Congress

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).

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.

    From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, latest edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

    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).

    Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

    What has happened

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    1. Jul 16, 2025Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 116.Senate
    2. Apr 30, 2025Received in the Senate.Senate
    3. Apr 29, 2025The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    4. Apr 29, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    5. Apr 29, 2025On 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 recordHouse floor actions
    6. 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
    7. Apr 29, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1709-1710)House floor actions
    8. Apr 28, 2025At 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.House floor actions
    9. Apr 28, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1442.House floor actions
    10. Apr 28, 2025Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1642; text: CR H1642-1643)House floor actions
    11. Apr 28, 2025Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
    12. Apr 24, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 44.House floor actions
    13. Apr 24, 2025Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-67.House floor actions
    14. Apr 24, 2025Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-67.Library of Congress
    15. Apr 8, 2025Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 1.House committee actions
    16. Apr 8, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
    17. Feb 18, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
    18. Feb 18, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    19. Feb 18, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    Recorded votes

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    1. Apr 29, 2025 · HousePassed 378–42
      Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn did not vote
      On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · needed two-thirds
      R 172 yes, 42 noD 206 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

    Cosponsors

    • Mike Carey R-OH-15
    • Joe Neguse D-CO-2