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Introduced
04/04/2019
04/04/2019
In Committee
04/04/2019
04/04/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to implement a campaign to reduce and prevent the use of electronic cigarettes and emerging tobacco products among youth and young adults. As part of this process, the CDC must conduct research about the types and patterns of use of such products and the corresponding health impacts of their use. The CDC also must provide grants to state agencies, local health departments, and nonprofits to further reduce the use of electronic cigarettes among young people.
AI Summary
This bill, the Preventing Opportunities for Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction (PROTECT) Act, aims to reduce and prevent the use of electronic cigarettes and emerging tobacco products among youth and young adults. The bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to conduct research on the types, patterns, and health impacts of e-cigarette and tobacco product use by young people. The CDC must also implement an educational campaign and provide grants to state and local agencies to further reduce e-cigarette use among youth. The bill authorizes $100 million in annual funding for these initiatives from 2020 to 2024.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (12)
Richard Blumenthal (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Kamala Harris (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Bob Menendez (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 04/04/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1048/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1048/BILLS-116s1048is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1048/BILLS-116s1048is.pdf.pdf |
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