Bill · S. 3213· Senate(119-S-3213)
Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act
- Introduced
- 11/19/2025
- Last activity
- 11/19/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Rick Scott
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act," aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It seeks to extend the destruction authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services. This authority would apply to articles that present a significant public health concern. The bill also modifies the definition of prohibited acts regarding the movement or introduction of certain articles into commerce. These changes would take effect 180 days after the Act is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
The bill enhances consumer safety by allowing the destruction of hazardous articles that pose a significant public health concern.
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill expands the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services over the destruction of certain articles.
Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak?+4
The bill strengthens public health infrastructure by giving the Secretary more tools to remove dangerous articles from commerce.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Health Protection: The bill extends the Secretary of Health and Human Services' authority to destroy articles that present a "significant public health concern" (Section 2(a)). This could provide a tool to address health risks beyond just drugs or devices.
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Prevention of Dangerous Articles in Commerce: By adding new prohibitions under Section 301, the bill targets the "unauthorized movement, or introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce, including export" of articles the Secretary has decided to destroy (Section 2(b)). This could prevent hazardous items from reaching the public.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated 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 Pandemic Preparedness+4Improves Healthcare Access+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Urban Residents+2
- 6/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/11/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/19/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Introduced in Senate
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