Contact Congress about H.R. 2715: Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act

The FDA could destroy more unsafe imported products that are refused entry into the United States. Once officials choose a product for destruction, companies could not sell it in the U.S. or export it elsewhere.

Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.

Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Latest action on H.R. 2715: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects companies that import, make, ship, store, or distribute products regulated by the FDA. It matters most for businesses whose goods are stopped at the border because of health concerns. It could also affect foreign suppliers and trading partners if refused goods can no longer be returned or exported after the FDA orders destruction.

Why this matters: Unsafe imports can still create risk after the United States refuses them. This bill would let the FDA destroy more of those products instead of allowing companies to move or export them. It could help keep hazardous goods away from consumers in the U.S. and abroad. The real effect would depend on how often the FDA uses this power and how it defines a serious public health concern.

Key provisions in H.R. 2715

• The Health and Human Services Secretary could destroy any refused import that creates a serious public health concern. This would apply under the import rules in section 801(a) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, not just to certain drugs and devices.
• The bill changes key wording in the law. Places that now say “drug or device” would say “drug, device, or other article,” so more product types could be covered.
• The bill adds a new banned act under section 301 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. People could not move, put into interstate commerce, deliver for interstate commerce, or export any product chosen for destruction under the changed import rule.
• The new rules would apply to covered products 180 days after the bill becomes law.
• The Secretary must act through the FDA Commissioner to finish needed rule changes within 90 days after the bill becomes law.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 2715

What is H.R. 2715?

The FDA could destroy more unsafe imported products that are refused entry into the United States. Once officials choose a product for destruction, companies could not sell it in the U.S. or export it elsewhere.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 2715?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 2715?

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