Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act
USA119th CongressHR-2715| House
| Updated: 7/21/2026
Clay Higgins
Republican Representative
Louisiana
Cosponsors (18)
Barry Moore (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to significantly expand the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services regarding imported articles. It grants the Secretary the power to destroy any article refused admission if it is determined to present a significant public health concern , broadening the scope from only drugs and devices to include "other articles." Additionally, the legislation establishes that the unauthorized movement or introduction into interstate commerce of an article designated for destruction by the Secretary constitutes a prohibited act . These amendments are set to apply 180 days after the bill's enactment. The Secretary is also required to finalize implementing regulations within 90 days, ensuring they align with any applicable international agreements.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 613.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-705.
Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4637-4639)
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2715.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4637-4638)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4637-4638)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresConsumer affairsCustoms enforcementDepartment of Health and Human ServicesHealth promotion and preventive careProduct safety and qualityState and local government operations
Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act
USA119th CongressHR-2715| House
| Updated: 7/21/2026
This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to significantly expand the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services regarding imported articles. It grants the Secretary the power to destroy any article refused admission if it is determined to present a significant public health concern , broadening the scope from only drugs and devices to include "other articles." Additionally, the legislation establishes that the unauthorized movement or introduction into interstate commerce of an article designated for destruction by the Secretary constitutes a prohibited act . These amendments are set to apply 180 days after the bill's enactment. The Secretary is also required to finalize implementing regulations within 90 days, ensuring they align with any applicable international agreements.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 613.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-705.
Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4637-4639)
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2715.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4637-4638)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4637-4638)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Clay Higgins
Republican Representative
Louisiana
Cosponsors (18)
Barry Moore (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Health
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