Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act

Sponsored byRep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]LA· Introduced 8 avril 2025

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

21 juillet 2026·2 days ago

Summary

Reported to House · Updated 8 juillet 2026

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.

Timeline

18 actions

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
21 juillet 2026 · IntroReferral
Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
20 juillet 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2715.
20 juillet 2026 · Floor
Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
20 juillet 2026 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules.
20 juillet 2026 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
20 juillet 2026 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
20 juillet 2026 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
20 juillet 2026 · Floor
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-705.
18 juin 2026 · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-705.
18 juin 2026 · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-705.
18 juin 2026 · Committee
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 613.
18 juin 2026 · Calendars
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-705.
18 juin 2026 · Committee
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 613.
18 juin 2026 · Calendars
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-705.
18 juin 2026 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
21 mai 2026 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
21 mai 2026 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
21 mai 2026 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
21 mai 2026 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
21 mai 2026 · Committee

Sponsorship

18 cosponsors

Sponsor

Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]LA

Cosponsors

Democrat422%
Republican1478%

Republican:Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]GA
Republican:Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]AL
Republican:Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3]FL
Republican:Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]SC
Democrat:Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6]LA
Republican:Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5]FL
Democrat:Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]CT
Democrat:Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]NC
Republican:Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]VA
Republican:Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]FL
Republican:Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4]MS
Republican:Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8]FL
Republican:Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]FL
Republican:Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3]NC
Republican:Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5]LA
Republican:Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]TX
Republican:Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]TX
Democrat:Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]LA

Classification

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Health

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresConsumer affairsCustoms enforcementDepartment of Health and Human ServicesHealth promotion and preventive careProduct safety and qualityState and local government operations

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Energy and Commerce Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To8 Apr 2025
- Markup By21 May 2026
- Reported By18 Jun 2026
- Health Subcommittee
  - Referred to8 Apr 2026
  - Markup by13 May 2026
  - Reported by13 May 2026

Reports

H. Rept. 119-705

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