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This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to expand the Secretary of Health and Human Services' authority to destroy imported articles that pose a significant public health risk. Specifically, the bill allows the Secretary to destroy any article refused entry into the United States if it is determined to present a serious health concern, not just limited to drugs or devices. The bill also makes it a prohibited act to move, introduce, or deliver an article that the Secretary has decided to destroy. The changes will take effect 180 days after the bill's enactment, and the Secretary is required to finalize implementing regulations within 90 days, ensuring consistency with international agreements. The bill, known as the "Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act," aims to enhance public health protection by giving federal authorities more flexibility to prevent potentially dangerous imported goods from entering the U.S. market or being distributed.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2715/all-info