S. 289, the Youth Poisoning Protection Act, passed the Senate on August 3, 2026.
S. 289 — Youth Poisoning Protection Act
What it does
This bill bans the sale of consumer products containing 10% or more sodium nitrite by weight, treating them as hazardous products under federal consumer safety law. The ban exempts industrial/commercial uses, food additives (including cured meats), pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics—carving out the legitimate uses of sodium nitrite while targeting concentrated consumer products, likely ingestible poisons sold to minors.
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What happens next
S. 289 passed the Senate. It now moves to the other chamber.
Who is behind it
Filed by Tammy Duckworth. Cosponsored by Bernie Moreno, John Curtis and Tammy Baldwin.
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