Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act

United States116th CongressHR-3942House of Representatives
Updated: Oct 29, 2019

Summary

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.

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Latest companion bill action

S-1253: Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act

Held at the desk.

  1. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8491)

    House of Representatives

  2. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8491)

  3. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    House of Representatives

  4. Received in the Senate.

    Senate