H.R. 1442House bill · 119th CongressOn the calendarCommerce

To ban the sale of products with a high concentration of sodium nitrite to individuals, and for other purposes.

Sponsored byLori TrahanD-MA-3Introduced Feb 18, 2025Full text on congress.gov ↗

Latest action (Jul 16, 2025) Read twice. under General Orders. Calendar No. 116.

What it does

Congressional Research Service, Feb 18, 2025

Youth Poisoning Protection Act

This bill makes a consumer product with a concentration of sodium nitrite of 10% or greater a banned hazardous product.

The restriction does not apply to specified drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, or food products.

Face Value

as passed the House
100Narrow

How much of this bill its name accounts for.

  • Every bill starts at100
  • Nothing counted against it: one area of law, and short enough that length doesn't register.

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What Congress did

1 recorded
  • On , as Amendeddecisive vote

    House · Apr 29, 2025

    A fast-track vote: no amendments, short debate, and two thirds needed to pass. Used for bills expected to be uncontroversial.

    37842

    Passed

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