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Bill116th CongressFiled Apr 30, 2019Health
S. 1258

Tobacco to 21 Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 30, 2019)

Tobacco to 21 Act

This bill prohibits the sale of tobacco products to (1) anyone under the age of 21, or (2) anyone under the age of 30 without photo identification of the purchaser's age.

The Food and Drug Administration must enforce this prohibition by, for example, conducting undercover compliance checks, performing retailer inspections, and initiating enforcement actions for noncompliance.

The bill establishes penalties for violations.

What just happenedApr 30, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI](D-HI)Sponsor
18 cosponsors13 D5 R
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  1. Apr 30, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Apr 30, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Tobacco to 21 Act — Informed