H.R. 1442: A bill to ban the sale of products with a high concentration of sodium nitrate to individuals, and for other purposes.
This bill, titled the Youth Poisoning Protection Act
, proposes a ban on the sale of consumer products that contain a high concentration of sodium nitrite. Here is a summary of its key provisions:
Definition and Threshold for Sodium Nitrite
The bill defines "high concentration of sodium nitrite" as a concentration of 10 percent or more by weight of sodium nitrite. Any consumer product that meets this threshold will be classified as a banned hazardous product under existing consumer safety laws.
Scope of the Ban
The ban will apply specifically to:
- Consumer products intended for individual use that contain high concentrations of sodium nitrite.
Excluded Products
Certain products are exempt from this ban, including:
- Products where sodium nitrite is used for commercial or industrial purposes and is not sold for consumer use.
- Sodium nitrite preparations that are classified as drugs, devices, cosmetics, or food under relevant health and safety statutes. This includes:
- Poultry and poultry products
- Meat and meat food products
- Eggs and egg products
Implementation Timeline
If enacted, the provisions of this bill would take effect 90 days after its enactment.
Relevant Companies
- DUK (Duke Energy Corporation) - As a major energy company that may deal with various chemical compounds, regulations around hazardous materials could potentially impact certain operational processes.
- MDLZ (Mondelez International, Inc.) - This food producer may need to adjust formulations of processed foods that could contain sodium nitrite as a preservative.
This is an AI-generated summary of the bill text. There may be mistakes.
Sponsors
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Actions
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| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Apr. 28, 2025 | At 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. |
| Apr. 28, 2025 | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1642: 1; text: CR H1642-1643) |
| Apr. 28, 2025 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1442. |
| Apr. 28, 2025 | Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| Apr. 24, 2025 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 44. |
| Apr. 24, 2025 | Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-67. |
| Apr. 08, 2025 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| Apr. 08, 2025 | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 1. |
| Feb. 18, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Feb. 18, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
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