To ban the sale of products with a high concentration of sodium nitrite to individuals, and for other purposes.
In progressWhat this bill is intended to do
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.
Latest action
Jul 16, 2025Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 116.
How Congress voted · House roll call 108 · Apr 29, 2025
378 Yea42 Nay12 Not voting
Passed
How each party voted
Republicans171–42
Democrats206–0
Independents1–0
D62
Graded by The Quiet Ledger
The bill aims to ban the sale of consumer products with a high concentration of sodium nitrite to individuals, while allowing exceptions for commercial, industrial, and certain food and drug uses. It defines 'high concentration' as 10% or more by weight and sets an effective date 90 days post-enactment.
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