Bill · S. 3797· Senate(119-S-3797)
Prohibiting Tianeptine and Other Dangerous Products Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 2/5/2026
- Last activity
- 2/5/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S512)
- Sponsored by
- Richard Durbin
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- 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 regarding dietary supplements. Specifically, it prohibits the sale of products marketed as dietary supplements that do not meet the legal definition of a dietary supplement. It also bans the introduction of supplements prepared or held by debarred persons. Additionally, the bill updates import exclusion and seizure authorities to include these new violations.
Yes· 3 of 30
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+7
The bill strengthens consumer protection by prohibiting the sale of products falsely marketed as dietary supplements and expanding seizure authorities for non-compliant goods.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
Increased regulation of the supplement industry provides better protection for seniors who may rely on these products for health.
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+5
The bill's focus on prohibiting dangerous products like tianeptine can assist in addressing substance-related public health risks.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-3
The bill imposes stricter regulatory requirements and new prohibited acts on those involved in the dietary supplement supply chain.
Would gun owners be better off under this?-1
The bill increases the scope of government regulatory and seizure authority.
Would farmers be better off under this?-1
The bill increases the regulatory burden on those involved in producing or distributing dietary products.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Ensuring Product Standards: By prohibiting the introduction of products marketed as dietary supplements that do not meet the actual legal definition, the bill aims to ensure consumers are getting legitimate products (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph jjj).
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Preventing Unqualified Involvement: The bill stops dietary supplements from being prepared, packed, or held by debarred individuals, which prevents certain prohibited persons from participating in the supply chain (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph kkk).
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Strengthening Enforcement: The bill expands authorities to allow for the exclusion of certain imports and the seizure of products that violate these new rules, providing more tools to remove dangerous products from the market (Section 2, subsections b and c).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed in the 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Seniors+5Good For Children+4Good For Middle Aged+4Good For Retirees+4Good For Veterans+4Good For Young Adults+4Good For African Americans+3Good For Asian Americans+3Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For Immigrants+3Good For L G B T Q Community+3Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Men+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Native Americans+3Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Students+3Good For Urban Residents+3Good For White Americans+3Good For Women+3Good For Billionaires+2Good For High Income Households+2Good For High Net Worth Individuals+2Good For Ultra High Net Worth Individuals+2Good For Union Workers+2Good For Business Owners-3Good For Farmers-1Good For Gun Owners-1
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+5Improves Healthcare Access+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 2/5/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S512)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Richard BlumenthalDemocrat · Connecticut