Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act

United States116th CongressS-1253Senate
Updated: Jul 6, 2020

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; requires the U.S. Postal Service to implement regulations to prohibit the mailing of these systems; and requires the National Institutes of Health to conduct a study on the health impacts of e-cigarette use by youths and young adults. 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

HR-3942: Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act

Received in the Senate.

  1. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Senate

  2. Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4174-4176)

    Senate

  3. Received in the House.

    House of Representatives

  4. Held at the desk.

    House of Representatives