WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Rick Scott announced the introduction of the Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act to crack down on the re-importation of products previously rejected by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as harmful. This bill will expand the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to destroy any FDA-regulated product that presents a significant public health risk and will close loopholes that allow importers to “port shop” or attempt re-entry of dangerous goods, including contaminated foods, illegal vapes, and unsafe medical products. Senator Scott’s legislation will also streamline the destruction process to strengthen safeguards to keep hazardous products out of American communities.

Congressman Clay Higgins is leading this legislation in the House of Representatives.

Senator Rick Scott said, “Americans should never be put at risk because bad actors, especially from companies in Communist China or other adversarial nations, continuously attempt to sneak dangerous and contaminated food and other products back into our country after being rejected. My bill makes clear that if the FDA says a product is too hazardous for American families, it will not be allowed back into our markets under any circumstances. This gives federal authorities the tools they need to destroy these shipments quickly and keep our supply chain and families safe. I’m proud to lead this effort with my colleagues in the House to protect public health and hold dangerous importers accountable.”

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