Bill · H.R. 7407· House(119-HR-7407)
Prohibiting Tianeptine and Other Dangerous Products Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 2/5/2026
- Last activity
- 2/5/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Frank Pallone
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Prohibiting Tianeptine and Other Dangerous Products Act of 2026," seeks to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It aims to establish new prohibited acts specifically regarding dietary supplements. The legislation introduces prohibitions on products marketed as supplements that do not meet the legal definition of a dietary supplement. It also prohibits the sale of supplements prepared or held by debarred individuals. Additionally, the bill updates import exclusion and seizure authority rules.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+6
The bill enhances consumer protection by prohibiting the sale of products marketed as dietary supplements that fail to meet legal definitions.
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+5
By targeting specific dangerous products like tianeptine through stricter supplement definitions, the bill supports public health safety efforts.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3
The bill may indirectly improve healthcare safety by regulating the standards of dietary supplements available to the public.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Stricter Standards for Supplements: By prohibiting the introduction of products marketed as dietary supplements that do not meet the specific legal definition, the bill aims to ensure products sold as supplements actually qualify under the law. (Section 2(a)(jjj))
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Prevention of Use by Debarred Persons: The bill prevents dietary supplements from being prepared, packed, or held by individuals who have been debarred, which adds a layer of oversight regarding who can handle these products. (Section 2(a)(kkk))
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Enhanced Enforcement Capabilities: The bill updates authorities to allow for the exclusion of certain imports and provides new seizure authorities for products that violate these new rules. (Section 2(b) and Section 2(c))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+5Improves Healthcare Access+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+6
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Urban Residents+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 2/5/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House
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