H.R. 2715 House Health
Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act
STAGE 4 OF 8 — HOUSE FLOOR
Currently in the House. Last action: received in the senate and read twice and referred to the committee on health, education, labor, and pensions on Jul 21, 2026.
- House Introduced in House Apr 8, 2025
- House Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Apr 8, 2025
- House Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Apr 8, 2026
- House Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held May 13, 2026
- House Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote. May 13, 2026
- House Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held May 21, 2026
- House Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0. May 21, 2026
- House Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-705. Jun 18, 2026
- House Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 613. Jun 18, 2026
- House Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4637-4638) Jul 20, 2026
- House Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Jul 20, 2026
- House Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4637-4639) Jul 20, 2026
- House DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2715. Jul 20, 2026
- House Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. Jul 20, 2026
- House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4637-4638) Jul 20, 2026
- House Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Jul 20, 2026
- Senate Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Jul 21, 2026
Cosponsors
18
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresConsumer affairsCustoms enforcementDepartment of Health and Human ServicesHealth promotion and preventive careProduct safety and qualityState and local government operations
Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- [Referred To, Jul 21, 2026]
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- [Reported By, Jun 18, 2026]
- [Markup By, May 21, 2026]
- [Referred To, Apr 8, 2025]
Summary
Destruction of Hazardous Imports ActThis bill expands the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) authority to require the destruction of certain items that are refused import into the United States and pose a risk to public health.Under current law, imported food, drugs, medical devices, tobacco products, and cosmetics are subject to FDA review. If an imported item is deficient in a specified manner (e.g., counterfeit, misbranded, or manufactured under insanitary conditions), the item is generally refused admission to the United States. An item refused admission may generally be exported, except that the FDA may destroy a drug, medical device, or tobacco product that is valued under $2,500 without the opportunity for export.Under the bill, the FDA may order the destruction, without the opportunity for export, of any food, drug, medical device, tobacco product, or cosmetic that is refused admission if the item presents a significant public health concern. If such an order is issued, the item’s owner or consignee must destroy it within 90 days at their own cost.The bill also prohibits the unauthorized movement (e.g., export) of an item subject to a destruction order. A violator is subject to a fine, a prison term of up to one year, or both.The FDA must promulgate regulations to carry out these provisions. These regulations must provide for due process for the owner or consignee of an item subject to a destruction order, including notice and an opportunity to appear before the item is destroyed.
[Summary as of: Reported to House]
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