Bills · S 3213
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3213State and local government operationsAdministrative law and regulatory procedures
Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act
INTRO NOV 19· LAST ACTION NOV 19
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STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it strengthens the government's ability to protect public health by more aggressively dealing with unsafe imported goods. Currently, if an imported product is refused entry, it might be re-exported or held, sometimes lingering in a grey area. This bill provides a clearer and stronger path for the FDA to ensure that products posing a "significant public health concern" are taken off the market permanently through destruction.
If this bill becomes law, it could reduce the chances of dangerous or counterfeit products, tainted food, or defective medical devices entering the U.S. supply chain, even inadvertently. If it doesn't become law, the existing system, which might allow more room for hazardous refused articles to potentially be diverted or mishandled, would remain in place, potentially leaving consumers more vulnerable to unsafe imports.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Extends the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to order the destruction of any imported article refused admission if it presents a significant public health concern.
This expands the government's power beyond specific types of items to a broader range of products deemed unsafe, enhancing public safety.
PROVISION 02
Creates a new prohibited act, making it illegal to move, introduce, or deliver into commerce (including export) any article that the Secretary has decided to destroy due to public health concerns.
This establishes a new federal offense to prevent the re-entry or illegal sale of hazardous products marked for destruction, closing a potential loophole.
PROVISION 03
Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to finalize necessary regulatory revisions within 90 days of the bill's enactment to implement these changes.
This ensures the new destruction and prohibited acts authorities can be put into practice promptly and consistently by the FDA.
PROVISION 04
Specifies that the new rules and amendments will apply to imported articles starting 180 days after the bill becomes law.
This provides a transition period for importers and regulators to understand and adapt to the new legal requirements and procedures.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
R· Florida
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 19
Introduced in Senate
NOV 19
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3213
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 19, 2025
Last actionNov 19, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 19, 2025
Senate BillS 3213State and local government operationsAdministrative law and regulatory procedures
Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act
INTRODUCED NOV 19, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 19, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
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