Allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services to order destruction of imported articles that were refused admission and present a significant public health concern, with the owner or consignee paying the costs.

• Lets the HHS Secretary order a refused article destroyed without the chance to export it, if the Secretary finds it presents a significant public health concern
• Requires the owner or consignee to destroy the article within 90 days of the order and pay the destruction costs
• Requires due process before destruction, specified in regulations, including notice and an opportunity to appear and testify, either alongside the refusal proceeding or separately
• Makes unauthorized movement, introduction, or export of an article subject to a destruction order a prohibited act under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
• Applies 30 days after final regulations are promulgated, with proposed regulations due within 18 months of enactment

• Energy and Commerce Committee (House)
• Health Subcommittee
• Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee (Senate)

Health