S 289 · introduced · major

Youth Poisoning Protection Act

What this bill does

Bans consumer products containing 10% or more sodium nitrite to prevent youth poisoning.
Affects manufacturers and sellers of products like curing salts that could be ingested by young people.
Takes effect upon enactment with exemptions for drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, and food.

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Community Threads

Started by Cosponsor

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How would manufacturers of curing salts and similar products adapt their business models or reformulate products to comply with the sodium nitrite concentration limit?
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What evidence exists that youth poisoning from sodium nitrite products is widespread enough to justify restricting access for all consumers, including adults who use these products legitimately?
03
Which product categories beyond curing salts might be affected by the 10% threshold, and could the exemptions for drugs and food create loopholes in protecting youth?

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Sponsor · D-IL

Tammy Duckworth

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Introduced 2025-07-29

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Legislative timeline

2025-07-29 · senate · Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 132.
2025-07-29 · senate · Committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-49.
2025-07-29 · Committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-49.
2025-03-12 · senate · Committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
2025-01-29 · senate · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2025-01-29 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate

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