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H.R. 1442 · 119th Congress · Commerce

To ban the sale of products with a high concentration of sodium nitrite to individuals, and for other purposes.

Bans consumer products containing 10% or more sodium nitrite, with exceptions for drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, and food. AI-read

Out of committee Introduced Feb 18, 2025 Latest action Jul 16, 2025

What it does

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Feb 18, 2025 (Introduced in House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.

Roll call votes

DateQuestionParty split (yea)Result
Apr 29, 2025
House roll 107
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYouth Poisoning Protection Act
D 206–0 · R 172–42
Passed
378–42

Latest action

Jul 16, 2025 · Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 116.