Youth Poisoning Protection Act
Sodium Nitrite: Ban on High-Concentration Sales
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No legislative action in over 90 days.
↔Companion bill: Congress Moves to Ban Consumer Sales of High-Concentration Sodium Nitrite Products to Reduce Poisoning RiskLegislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill bans the sale of consumer products that contain a high concentration of sodium nitrite, which is defined as 10% or more of the product's weight. The government will officially label these items as banned hazardous products.
- The goal of this action is to prevent poisonings and self-harm. While sodium nitrite is commonly used in very small amounts to preserve food, high concentrations are extremely toxic and have been linked to a rise in intentional poisonings, especially among young people.
- The ban specifically targets concentrated chemicals sold to the general public. It does not apply to food like bacon or deli meats, nor does it affect medicines, cosmetics, or products used for professional industrial and factory work.
- If this bill becomes law, the ban would take effect 90 days later. This gives retailers and online marketplaces a three-month window to stop selling the concentrated chemical to everyday consumers.
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Milestones
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 116.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Received in the Senate.
The Senate has received the House-passed bill and will decide whether to take it up.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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).
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Vote Results
1 voteOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Youth Poisoning Protection Act
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