Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act
Sponsored By: Representative Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]
Introduced
Summary
Expands HHS authority to destroy hazardous imported goods. The bill would also make it a federal crime to move or ship items that HHS has ordered destroyed for public-health reasons.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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New power to destroy dangerous imports
This bill would let the health department, through the FDA, destroy imported goods that pose a significant public health risk. It would apply to items stopped at the border and refused entry, including goods beyond drugs and medical devices. If the FDA decides an item must be destroyed, it would be illegal to knowingly move, sell, ship it between states, or export it. The agency would need to finish the implementing rules within 90 days of enactment and keep them consistent with international agreements. The new rules would apply starting 180 days after enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]
LA • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]
LA • D
Sponsored 4/8/2025
Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]
TX • R
Sponsored 6/3/2025
Nehls
TX • R
Sponsored 6/12/2025
Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5]
LA • R
Sponsored 7/25/2025
Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3]
NC • R
Sponsored 7/29/2025
Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
FL • R
Sponsored 9/3/2025
Haridopolos
FL • R
Sponsored 2/9/2026
Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4]
MS • R
Sponsored 2/25/2026
Bilirakis
FL • R
Sponsored 3/24/2026
Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]
VA • R
Sponsored 4/20/2026
Davis (NC)
NC • D
Sponsored 4/20/2026
Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
CT • D
Sponsored 4/20/2026
Rutherford
FL • R
Sponsored 4/21/2026
Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6]
LA • D
Sponsored 4/27/2026
Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
SC • R
Sponsored 5/14/2026
Roll Call Votes
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