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H.R. 2715 (119th)

Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act

Original

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

8 April 2025

Last action

21 July 2026 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sponsors

Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3], Troy Carter, Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22], Julia Letlow, Gregory Murphy, Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17], Mike Haridopolos, Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2], Donald Davis, Rosa DeLauro, John Rutherford, Cleo Fields, Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1], Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3], Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1], Barry Moore

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

20 August 2026

Healthcare

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Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 8 April 2025

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 April 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 April 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 April 2026

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  5. 13 May 2026

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 13 May 2026

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Source: Committee

  7. 21 May 2026

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.

    Source: Committee

  8. 21 May 2026

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Source: Committee

  9. 18 June 2026

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 613.

    Source: Calendars

  10. 18 June 2026

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-705.

    Source: Committee

  11. 18 June 2026

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-705.

    Source: Committee

  12. 20 July 2026

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  13. 20 July 2026

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4637-4638)

    Source: Floor

  14. 20 July 2026

    Passed

    Passed/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)

    Source: Floor

  15. 20 July 2026

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2715.

    Source: Floor

  16. 20 July 2026

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4637-4639)

    Source: Floor

  17. 20 July 2026

    Floor

    Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  18. 21 July 2026

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Source: IntroReferral

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