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Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act

USA119th CongressS-3213| Senate 
| Updated: 11/19/2025
Rick Scott

Rick Scott

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill significantly expands the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to destroy imported articles. It amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow for the destruction of any article refused admission if the Secretary determines it presents a significant public health concern . This broadens the scope of destruction authority beyond just drugs and devices to include "other articles." Furthermore, the legislation establishes a new prohibited act, making it illegal to move or introduce into interstate commerce any article that the Secretary has decided to destroy under this expanded power. The amendments will take effect 180 days after enactment, with the Secretary mandated to finalize implementing regulations within 90 days and ensure consistency with international agreements.
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Timeline
Apr 8, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2715
Introduced in House
Nov 19, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Nov 19, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • April 8, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2715
    Introduced in House


  • November 19, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 19, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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Related Bills

  • HR 119-2715: Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act

Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act

USA119th CongressS-3213| Senate 
| Updated: 11/19/2025
This bill significantly expands the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to destroy imported articles. It amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow for the destruction of any article refused admission if the Secretary determines it presents a significant public health concern . This broadens the scope of destruction authority beyond just drugs and devices to include "other articles." Furthermore, the legislation establishes a new prohibited act, making it illegal to move or introduce into interstate commerce any article that the Secretary has decided to destroy under this expanded power. The amendments will take effect 180 days after enactment, with the Secretary mandated to finalize implementing regulations within 90 days and ensure consistency with international agreements.
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Timeline
Apr 8, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2715
Introduced in House
Nov 19, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Nov 19, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • April 8, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2715
    Introduced in House


  • November 19, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 19, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Rick Scott

Rick Scott

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2715: Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted