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Congress·Passed House·8 months ago

Sodium Nitrite: Ban on High-Concentration Sales

Also known as: Youth Poisoning Protection Act

Legislative Progress

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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.

Milestones

4 milestones17 actions
Jul 16, 2025Senate

Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 116.

Apr 30, 2025Senate

Received in the Senate.

Apr 29, 2025House

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Apr 29, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Apr 29, 2025House

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).

Vote Results

1 vote
HousePassedProceduralApr 29, 2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

378
42
Democrat
206 – 0 · 7
Republican
172 – 42 · 5
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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Youth Poisoning Protection Act

Bill NumberHR 1442
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionRead twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 116.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(2)
D: 1R: 1

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