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US S1253

US S1253
Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act


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Introduced
04/30/2019
In Committee
04/30/2019
Crossed Over
07/06/2020
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act This bill revises requirements regarding the sale and delivery of electronic nicotine delivery systems (e.g., e-cigarettes, e-hookah, e-cigars, and vape pens). Specifically, the bill subjects the sale and delivery of these systems to certain requirements, including tax, licensing, and labeling requirements; prohibits the sale and delivery of these systems to anyone under the legal age to purchase tobacco products; and requires the U.S. Postal Service to implement regulations to prohibit the mailing of these systems. The bill does not apply to products approved by the Food and Drug Administration for tobacco cessation or any other therapeutic purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act, revises requirements regarding the sale and delivery of electronic nicotine delivery systems (e.g., e-cigarettes, e-hookah, e-cigars, and vape pens). It subjects these systems to tax, licensing, and labeling requirements; prohibits their sale and delivery to anyone under the legal age to purchase tobacco products; and requires the U.S. Postal Service to implement regulations to prohibit their mailing. The bill also directs the National Institutes of Health to conduct a study on the short-term and long-term health impacts of e-cigarette use by youth and young adults.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (28)

Last Action

Held at the desk. (on 07/06/2020)

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