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ENDS Chinese Vapes Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4303| Senate 
| Updated: 4/15/2026
Tom Cotton

Tom Cotton

Republican Senator

Arkansas

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill establishes new civil penalties under the Tariff Act of 1930 to combat the unlawful importation of unauthorized electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) into the United States. It makes it illegal for any person to enter or attempt to enter such systems that are not approved under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The legislation introduces escalating penalties based on the intent of the violation. For fraud , the penalty can be up to $5,000 per unit; for gross negligence , up to $1,000 per unit; and for negligence , up to $500 per unit. These penalties can be multiplied for specific circumstances, such as up to twice the amount for evasion schemes, three times for a second or subsequent violation within three years, and five times if both conditions apply. However, the total penalty for a shipment cannot exceed 1,000 percent of its estimated retail value in the U.S. The bill defines "person" broadly to include various entities and clarifies that common ownership can link multiple persons for repeat violation purposes. It also specifies that each entry attempt constitutes a single violation, regardless of the number of units. The established procedures for penalty assessment and collection under existing law will apply, and the bill does not limit other federal agencies' enforcement authorities, with these new provisions applying to violations occurring after its enactment.
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Timeline
Apr 15, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 15, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 7, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-8687
Introduced in House
  • April 15, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 15, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • May 7, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-8687
    Introduced in House

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Related Bills

  • HR 119-8687: ENDS Chinese Vapes Act of 2026

ENDS Chinese Vapes Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4303| Senate 
| Updated: 4/15/2026
This bill establishes new civil penalties under the Tariff Act of 1930 to combat the unlawful importation of unauthorized electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) into the United States. It makes it illegal for any person to enter or attempt to enter such systems that are not approved under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The legislation introduces escalating penalties based on the intent of the violation. For fraud , the penalty can be up to $5,000 per unit; for gross negligence , up to $1,000 per unit; and for negligence , up to $500 per unit. These penalties can be multiplied for specific circumstances, such as up to twice the amount for evasion schemes, three times for a second or subsequent violation within three years, and five times if both conditions apply. However, the total penalty for a shipment cannot exceed 1,000 percent of its estimated retail value in the U.S. The bill defines "person" broadly to include various entities and clarifies that common ownership can link multiple persons for repeat violation purposes. It also specifies that each entry attempt constitutes a single violation, regardless of the number of units. The established procedures for penalty assessment and collection under existing law will apply, and the bill does not limit other federal agencies' enforcement authorities, with these new provisions applying to violations occurring after its enactment.
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Timeline
Apr 15, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 15, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 7, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-8687
Introduced in House
  • April 15, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 15, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • May 7, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-8687
    Introduced in House
Tom Cotton

Tom Cotton

Republican Senator

Arkansas

Finance Committee

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Related Bills

  • HR 119-8687: ENDS Chinese Vapes Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted