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Youth Poisoning Protection Act

USA119th CongressHR-1442| House 
| Updated: 7/16/2025
Lori Trahan

Lori Trahan

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (2)
Mike Carey (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the Youth Poisoning Protection Act, aims to enhance consumer safety by banning the sale of products containing a high concentration of sodium nitrite . Under this Act, any consumer product with 10 percent or more by weight of sodium nitrite will be considered a banned hazardous product, falling under the purview of the Consumer Product Safety Act. Crucially, the bill includes specific exemptions to ensure it targets consumer-facing products. It explicitly states that the ban does not apply to sodium nitrite used for commercial or industrial purposes not intended for consumer sale or use. Additionally, products defined as drugs, devices, cosmetics, or food, including meat, poultry, and egg products, are also excluded from this prohibition.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4310
Youth Poisoning Protection Act
Feb 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 8, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 8, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 1.
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 28, 2025
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 28, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1642: 1; text: CR H1642-1643)
Apr 28, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1642; text: CR H1642-1643)
Apr 28, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1442.
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 29, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1709-1710)
Apr 29, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1709-1710: 4)
Apr 29, 2025
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).
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Apr 29, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 29, 2025
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Apr 30, 2025
Received in the Senate.
Jul 16, 2025
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 116.
Jul 29, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-289
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-49.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4310
    Youth Poisoning Protection Act


  • February 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 8, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • April 8, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 1.


  • April 24, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 44.


  • April 24, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-67.


  • April 28, 2025
    Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • April 28, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1642: 1; text: CR H1642-1643)


  • April 28, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1642; text: CR H1642-1643)


  • April 28, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1442.


  • April 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.


  • April 29, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1709-1710)


  • April 29, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1709-1710: 4)


  • April 29, 2025
    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).
    View Vote


  • April 29, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 29, 2025
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.


  • April 30, 2025
    Received in the Senate.


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


  • July 29, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-289
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-49.

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1768: Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act
  • S 119-289: Youth Poisoning Protection Act
Child safety and welfareConsumer affairsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesProduct safety and qualityRetail and wholesale trades

Youth Poisoning Protection Act

USA119th CongressHR-1442| House 
| Updated: 7/16/2025
This legislation, known as the Youth Poisoning Protection Act, aims to enhance consumer safety by banning the sale of products containing a high concentration of sodium nitrite . Under this Act, any consumer product with 10 percent or more by weight of sodium nitrite will be considered a banned hazardous product, falling under the purview of the Consumer Product Safety Act. Crucially, the bill includes specific exemptions to ensure it targets consumer-facing products. It explicitly states that the ban does not apply to sodium nitrite used for commercial or industrial purposes not intended for consumer sale or use. Additionally, products defined as drugs, devices, cosmetics, or food, including meat, poultry, and egg products, are also excluded from this prohibition.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4310
Youth Poisoning Protection Act
Feb 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 8, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 8, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 1.
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 28, 2025
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 28, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1642: 1; text: CR H1642-1643)
Apr 28, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1642; text: CR H1642-1643)
Apr 28, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1442.
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 29, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1709-1710)
Apr 29, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1709-1710: 4)
Apr 29, 2025
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).
View Vote
Apr 29, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 29, 2025
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Apr 30, 2025
Received in the Senate.
Jul 16, 2025
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 116.
Jul 29, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-289
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-49.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4310
    Youth Poisoning Protection Act


  • February 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 8, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • April 8, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 1.


  • April 24, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 44.


  • April 24, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-67.


  • April 28, 2025
    Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • April 28, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1642: 1; text: CR H1642-1643)


  • April 28, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1642; text: CR H1642-1643)


  • April 28, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1442.


  • April 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.


  • April 29, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1709-1710)


  • April 29, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1709-1710: 4)


  • April 29, 2025
    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).
    View Vote


  • April 29, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 29, 2025
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.


  • April 30, 2025
    Received in the Senate.


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


  • July 29, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-289
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-49.
Lori Trahan

Lori Trahan

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (2)
Mike Carey (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1768: Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act
  • S 119-289: Youth Poisoning Protection Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child safety and welfareConsumer affairsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesProduct safety and qualityRetail and wholesale trades