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H.R. 3658

Adolescent Tobacco Education and Prevention Act

Adolescent Tobacco Education and Prevention Act - Amends the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1986 to include instruction relating to the use of tobacco products as an activity under drug and alcohol abuse prevention and education programs. Requires such instruction to include: (1) the variety of tobacco products available; (2) the physical and psychological effects on the human body of the inhalation of tobacco smoke, ingestion of tobacco products, and any other use of tobacco products; (3) the addictive nature of such products; and (4) the connection between use of tobacco products and other forms of substance abuse, specifically use of marijuana and alcohol abuse.

Prohibits the sale of tobacco products to any person under the age of 18 or such other age as a State may establish. Requires such products to be sold over-the-counter by the legal owner, proprietor, or designated employee of an establishment. Requires the posting of a conspicuous sign in such establishment which states that the sale of cigarettes to minors is prohibited. Establishes fines for violations.

Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Competitiveness.

Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5](D-MA)Sponsor
32 cosponsors25 D7 R
32cosponsors2committees8actions17subjects
  1. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Competitiveness.

    Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Competitiveness Subcommittee
  2. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  3. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Select Education.

    Healthy Families and Communities Subcommittee
  4. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.

    Elementary, Secondary, and Vocational Education Subcommittee
  5. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  6. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Education and Workforce Committee
  7. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  8. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House