A Republican bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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 "Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act," aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It seeks to extend the destruction authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services. This authority would apply to articles that present a significant public health concern. The bill also modifies the definition of prohibited acts regarding the movement or introduction of certain articles into commerce. These changes would take effect 180 days after the Act is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +5
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill enhances consumer safety by allowing the destruction of hazardous articles that pose a significant public health concern.
- Scored +5
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill expands the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services over the destruction of certain articles.
- Scored +4
Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak?
The bill strengthens public health infrastructure by giving the Secretary more tools to remove dangerous articles from commerce.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Health Protection: The bill extends the Secretary of Health and Human Services' authority to destroy articles that present a "significant public health concern" (Section 2(a)). This could provide a tool to address health risks beyond just drugs or devices.
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Prevention of Dangerous Articles in Commerce: By adding new prohibitions under Section 301, the bill targets the "unauthorized movement, or introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce, including export" of articles the Secretary has decided to destroy (Section 2(b)). This could prevent hazardous items from reaching the public.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated 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 make the country readier for the next outbreak? — The bill strengthens public health infrastructure by giving the Secretary more tools to remove dangerous articles from commerce. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The expansion of authority to destroy hazardous articles helps safeguard the safety of the broader healthcare environment.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill enhances consumer safety by allowing the destruction of hazardous articles that pose a significant public health concern.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services over the destruction of certain articles.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Expanding public health protections generally benefits lower-income populations who may be more vulnerable to hazardous goods. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Enhanced regulation of hazardous goods in commerce provides an additional layer of safety for all residents, including those in urban centers.
- 6/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/11/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/19/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Cindy Hyde-SmithRepublican · Mississippi
John KennedyRepublican · Louisiana
Tommy TubervilleRepublican · Alabama