Who it affects
- Sellers of covered consumer products
- Buyers of covered consumer products
Passed the HouseConsumer safety
Youth Poisoning Protection Act
H.R. 1442 · House bill · Introduced Feb. 18, 2025
The Youth Poisoning Protection Act would ban consumer products containing 10% or more sodium nitrite, affecting sellers and buyers of these products.
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At a glance
Where it stands
Passed the House 378 to 42 on April 29.
How South Carolina voted
Lobbying and money
No lobbying reported yet
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What it would do
- The bill would ban consumer products containing 10% or more sodium nitrite.
- The ban would not apply to certain drugs or medical devices.
- Certain cosmetics and food products would also be excluded.
Written with AI from the official summary by Congress's research office.
How South Carolina voted
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House vote
Vote to pass
Fast-track vote that needs two-thirds
April 29, 2025 · Passed 378 to 42
- Republicans
- 172 yes
- 42 no
- Democrats
- 206 yes
- 0 no
Groups that lobbied on it and gave to SC's members
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Official record
Official title, sponsor and status
- Official title
- To ban the sale of products with a high concentration of sodium nitrite to individuals, and for other purposes.
- Sponsor
- Rep. Trahan, Lori (D-MA)
- Introduced
- Feb. 18, 2025
- Cosponsors
- 2
- Committees
- House Energy and Commerce Committee
- Latest action
- July 16, 2025 · Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 116.
Official summary from the Congressional Research Service
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.
Summary on Congress.gov ↗Everyone who lobbied on this bill (0 groups)
No lobbying report we have loaded names this bill. That doesn't mean no lobbying took place.
Lobbyists report every three months, about 20 days after each quarter ends. We have January 2025 through September 2026 reports. Newer reports will be added once filed and published. Reports for October through December 2026 are due January 20, 2027.