Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act
This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to expand the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to order the destruction of imported goods refused entry at U.S. borders if they pose a public health risk. It specifically broadens the scope beyond drugs and devices to include "any article" (such as food, cosmetics, or other products) that HHS determines presents a significant health concern. The bill also prohibits the unauthorized movement, sale, or export of such refused articles, adding new enforcement provisions under Section 301. This directly affects importers of hazardous goods denied entry, with implementation requiring HHS to finalize regulations within 90 days of enactment.
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Nov 2025
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Introduced Nov 19, 2025
Last action Nov 19, 2025
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Nov 19, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Nov 19, 2025
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Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Rick Scott
RRepublican
Co
Cindy Hyde-Smith
RRepublican
Co
John Kennedy
RRepublican
Co
Tommy Tuberville
RRepublican
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