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SENATES. 289· 119th Congress

Ban on High-Concentration Sodium Nitrite Consumer Products

Youth Poisoning Protection Act

Sponsor
Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)
Introduced
Jan 29, 2025
Last Action
Aug 10, 2026

Recorded legislative actions. Future votes are not implied.

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In Committee
Jan 29, 2025
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Passed Committee
Mar 12, 2025
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Passed Committee
Jul 29, 2025
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Passed Senate
Aug 3, 2026
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Received in House
Aug 10, 2026

AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: May 28, 2025. Analysis updated: Sep 15, 2026.

01 — The Text

What.

  • The bill designates consumer products containing 10% or greater sodium nitrite as banned hazardous products.
  • Specified drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, and food products are exempted from the restriction.
  • The bill passed the Senate without amendment on August 3, 2026.
  • The measure was received in the House on August 10, 2026, and held at the desk.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • The official summary does not document specific harms prevented, affected populations, or market impacts.
  • The official summary does not specify which drug categories, medical device types, cosmetics, or food products are exempted.
  • No implementation timeline, enforcement mechanism, or regulatory authority is documented in the official summary.
  • Effects on manufacturers, retailers, or consumers are not established in the provided source material.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • The bill passed the Senate without amendment by voice vote on August 3, 2026.
  • Senate action message was transmitted to the House on August 10, 2026.
  • The bill was received in the House on August 10, 2026, and held at the desk.
  • No subsequent House action is documented in the provided record.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Aug 10, 2026 — Held at the desk.
  • Aug 10, 2026 — Received in the House.
  • Aug 10, 2026 — Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • Aug 3, 2026 — Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4411-4412; text: CR S4411-4412)
  • Aug 3, 2026 — Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
  • Jul 29, 2025 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 132.
  • Jul 29, 2025 — Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-49.
  • Jul 29, 2025 — Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-49.