H.R. 2715, the Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act, passed the House on July 20, 2026.
H.R. 2715 — Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act
What it does
This bill gives the FDA authority to order the destruction of imported products that have been refused entry into the U.S. if the FDA determines they present a significant public health concern, rather than allowing them to be exported elsewhere. Importers must pay for destruction within 90 days and have a right to a hearing before the FDA before destruction occurs.
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What happens next
H.R. 2715 passed the House. It now moves to the other chamber.
Who is behind it
Filed by Clay Higgins. Cosponsored by Barry Moore, Buddy Carter, Cleo Fields and Donald Davis.
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