Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act (S. 3213)
November 19, 2025
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Where This Stands
Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
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View official text →The Frame
This bill changes the legal authority of federal regulators to permanently dispose of imported products deemed dangerous to public health, rather than just refusing their entry, starting 180 days after the bill becomes law.
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Importers
Importers face the risk of having refused goods destroyed rather than returned or re-exported.
Department of Health and Human Services
The agency is granted new authority to destroy hazardous imports and is required to update regulations within 90 days.
Current stage: in_committee.
Floor Vote.
Summary
Key Facts
- The Secretary of Health and Human Services is granted authority to destroy any article refused admission to the U.S. if it presents a significant public health concern.
- The scope of items subject to destruction is expanded to include any 'article' (not just drugs or devices) refused admission.
- Unauthorized movement, introduction, or delivery into interstate commerce of an article marked for destruction is classified as a prohibited act.
- The bill applies to articles beginning 180 days after the date of enactment.
- The Secretary of Health and Human Services must finalize necessary regulatory revisions within 90 days of enactment.
- Regulations must be consistent with applicable international agreements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What items can the government destroy under this bill?
When does this law take effect?
What happens if someone tries to sell or move an item marked for destruction?
Why It Matters
This bill changes the legal authority of federal regulators to permanently dispose of imported products deemed dangerous to public health, rather than just refusing their entry, starting 180 days after the bill becomes law.
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Lobbying Activity
PICARD KENTZ & ROWE LLP
on behalf of SOUTHERN SHRIMP ALLIANCE
PICARD KENTZ & ROWE LLP
on behalf of SOUTHERN SHRIMP ALLIANCE
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Discoveries
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Expansion of Destruction Authority
The bill shifts policy from merely refusing entry of hazardous goods to actively destroying them, and expands the scope from specific 'drugs and devices' to any 'article'.
Connected Entities
Analysis Score
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- Controversy20Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz15Current news / social attention level
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