Youth Poisoning Protection Act

Bill Number: S. 289
Origin Chamber: Senate
Congress: 119th Congress, Session 2
Policy Area: Commerce
Status: Passed Senate
Latest Action: 2026-08-10: Held at the desk.
Last Updated: 2026-08-12T12:23:49Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose The legislation aims to prohibit the sale of consumer products containing high levels of sodium nitrite to protect individuals, particularly youth, from potential poisoning risks.

Key Provisions

Any consumer product with a sodium nitrite concentration of 10 percent or more by weight is classified as a banned hazardous product under the Consumer Product Safety Act.
The ban does not apply to commercial or industrial uses where the substance is not intended for consumer sale, use, or enjoyment.
The restrictions exclude items defined as drugs, devices, cosmetics, food (including poultry, meat, and egg products) under relevant federal food and drug laws.
The ban takes effect 90 days after the Act's enactment.
"Consumer product" follows the existing definition in the Consumer Product Safety Act, and "high concentration of sodium nitrite" is explicitly set at 10 percent or more by weight.

Significant Changes to Existing Law This Act adds a new category of banned hazardous products to the Consumer Product Safety Act by targeting specific concentrations of sodium nitrite in consumer goods. It introduces a targeted prohibition without altering the core definitions or enforcement mechanisms of the underlying law.

Potential Impacts

Government agencies: The Consumer Product Safety Commission gains authority to enforce the ban on affected products, potentially requiring updates to product safety standards and oversight.
Citizens: Individuals, especially young people, would face restricted access to products containing high levels of sodium nitrite, reducing availability through retail channels.
International relations: No direct effects are outlined, though manufacturers involved in cross-border trade of such products may need to adjust compliance.

Main Stakeholders Affected

Manufacturers and sellers of consumer products containing sodium nitrite.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission for enforcement.
Consumers seeking products with the substance for personal use.
Industries using sodium nitrite in non-consumer applications, which remain unaffected.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The measure relies on existing Consumer Product Safety Act authority to classify products as banned, creating a straightforward regulatory addition without apparent constitutional challenges. It maintains a distinction between consumer and non-consumer uses to limit scope.

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Sponsor

Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]

Cosponsors (3)

Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT], Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]

Recent Actions

2026-08-10: Held at the desk.
2026-08-10: Received in the House.
2026-08-10: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
2026-08-03: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4411-4412; text: CR S4411-4412)
2026-08-03: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
2025-07-29: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 132.
2025-07-29: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-49.
2025-07-29: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-49.
2025-03-12: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
2025-01-29: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2025-01-29: Introduced in Senate

Bill Versions

Youth Poisoning Protection Act — issued 2026-08-03 — PDF (4 pages)
Youth Poisoning Protection Act — issued 2025-01-29 — PDF (3 pages)
Youth Poisoning Protection Act — issued 2025-07-29 — PDF (4 pages)