Frank Pallone (D-NJ)
Prohibiting Tianeptine and Other Dangerous Products Act of 2026
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Prohibiting Tianeptine and Other Dangerous Products Act of 2026," seeks to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It aims to establish new prohibited acts specifically regarding dietary supplements. The legislation introduces prohibitions on products marketed as supplements that do not meet the legal definition of a dietary supplement. It also prohibits the sale of supplements prepared or held by debarred individuals. Additionally, the bill updates import exclusion and seizure authority rules.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +6
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill enhances consumer protection by prohibiting the sale of products marketed as dietary supplements that fail to meet legal definitions.
- Scored +5
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?
By targeting specific dangerous products like tianeptine through stricter supplement definitions, the bill supports public health safety efforts.
- Scored +3
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The bill may indirectly improve healthcare safety by regulating the standards of dietary supplements available to the public.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Stricter Standards for Supplements: By prohibiting the introduction of products marketed as dietary supplements that do not meet the specific legal definition, the bill aims to ensure products sold as supplements actually qualify under the law. (Section 2(a)(jjj))
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Prevention of Use by Debarred Persons: The bill prevents dietary supplements from being prepared, packed, or held by individuals who have been debarred, which adds a layer of oversight regarding who can handle these products. (Section 2(a)(kkk))
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Enhanced Enforcement Capabilities: The bill updates authorities to allow for the exclusion of certain imports and provides new seizure authorities for products that violate these new rules. (Section 2(b) and Section 2(c))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — By targeting specific dangerous products like tianeptine through stricter supplement definitions, the bill supports public health safety efforts. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill may indirectly improve healthcare safety by regulating the standards of dietary supplements available to the public.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill enhances consumer protection by prohibiting the sale of products marketed as dietary supplements that fail to meet legal definitions.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill helps ensure that low-income consumers are not sold potentially dangerous products marketed as dietary supplements. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Stricter supplement regulations provide a safer marketplace for all residents consuming dietary products.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill increases government oversight and enforcement authority regarding product standards and debarred individuals.
- 2/5/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House
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