Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act
- Last Action
- 6/18/2026
Actions
- 2026-07-21Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 2026-07-20Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-07-20On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4637-4638)
- 2026-07-20Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4637-4638)
- 2026-07-20DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2715.
- 2026-07-20Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4637-4639)
- 2026-07-20Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 2026-06-18Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 613.
- 2026-06-18Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-705.
- 2026-06-18Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-705.
- 2026-05-21Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
- 2026-05-21Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2026-05-13Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 2026-05-13Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2026-04-08Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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CRS Summary
As of 2026-06-18 (07)
Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act
This bill expands the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) authority to require the destruction of certain items that are refused import into the United States and pose a risk to public health.
Under current law, imported food, drugs, medical devices, tobacco products, and cosmetics are subject to FDA review. If an imported item is deficient in a specified manner (e.g., counterfeit, misbranded, or manufactured under insanitary conditions), the item is generally refused admission to the United States. An item refused admission may generally be exported, except that the FDA may destroy a drug, medical device, or tobacco product that is valued under $2,500 without the opportunity for export.
Under the bill, the FDA may order the destruction, without the opportunity for export, of any food, drug, medical device, tobacco product, or cosmetic that is refused admission if the item presents a significant public health concern. If such an order is issued, the item’s owner or consignee must destroy it within 90 days at their own cost.
The bill also prohibits the unauthorized movement (e.g., export) of an item subject to a destruction order. A violator is subject to a fine, a prison term of up to one year, or both.
The FDA must promulgate regulations to carry out these provisions. These regulations must provide for due process for the owner or consignee of an item subject to a destruction order, including notice and an opportunity to appear before the item is destroyed.
Cosponsors (18)
- Troy Carter (D-LA)
- Randy Weber (R-TX)
- Troy Nehls (R-TX)
- Julia Letlow (R-LA)
- Gregory Murphy (R-NC)
- W. Steube (R-FL)
- Mike Haridopolos (R-FL)
- Mike Ezell (R-MS)
- Gus Bilirakis (R-FL)
- Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA)
- Donald Davis (D-NC)
- Rosa DeLauro (D-CT)
- John Rutherford (R-FL)
- Cleo Fields (D-LA)
- Nancy Mace (R-SC)
- Kat Cammack (R-FL)
- Earl Carter (R-GA)
- Barry Moore (R-AL)
Subjects
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Consumer affairs
- Customs enforcement
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Product safety and quality
- State and local government operations
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