United States
S. 289
Youth Poisoning Protection Act
The bill would ban the sale of consumer products containing 10% or more sodium nitrite, with exceptions for drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, and food products. It aims to protect young people from accidental or intentional poisoning through access to high-concentration sodium nitrite products.[AI-Generated]
Passed Senate (voice vote) 3 August 2026
Record as of 10 August 2026 — the most recent action in the official record. Status can lag; each step below carries its own date.
- 10 August 2026 Held at the desk.
2 more actions
- 10 August 2026 Received in the House.
- 10 August 2026 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 3 August 2026 Passed Senate (voice vote)
- 29 July 2025 Placed on calendar (Senate)
- 29 July 2025 Reported by committee
1 more action
- 12 March 2025 Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- 29 January 2025 Referred to committee
- 29 January 2025 Introduced in Senate
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