Bill would ban consumer sales of concentrated sodium nitrite
Placed on the calendarH.R. 1442Latest action
Sponsor: Lori Trahan · Representative · MA
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Official title: To ban the sale of products with a high concentration of sodium nitrite to individuals, and for other purposes.
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
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The bill bans consumer sales of products with 10% or more sodium nitrite by weight, misused in some suicides.
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What does this do?
This bill, the Youth Poisoning Protection Act, would classify consumer products containing 10% or more sodium nitrite by weight as "banned hazardous products" under existing consumer safety law. Food uses (like in bacon or deli meats) and industrial or commercial uses not sold directly to consumers would remain unaffected. The law would take effect 90 days after being signed.
Who does it affect?
Companies that sell concentrated sodium nitrite products directly to consumers, often marketed for home meat curing, would no longer be able to sell those high-concentration versions. Food producers and industrial users are not affected.
Why does it matter?
Pure, concentrated sodium nitrite has been misused in some suicide cases, prompting the restriction, while small amounts used as a food preservative remain legal and separately regulated.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 18, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Jul 16, 2025
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 116.
Recorded votes
Roll-call votes recorded since January 3, 2025.
House · · Roll call 108
As recorded
- Question
- On Motion to and Pass, as Amended
- Result:
- Passed
- 378
- Nay
- 42
- 0
- 12
Republicans 172 yes, 42 no, 5 not voting · Democrats 206 yes, 7 not voting
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