H.R. 1517 · 114th Congress
SMOKE Act
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Garamendi5 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
Stop Selling and Marketing to Our Kids E-Cigarettes Act or the SMOKE Act
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Mar 19, 2015
Stop Selling and Marketing to Our Kids E-Cigarettes Act or the SMOKE Act
Amends the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to define "electronic nicotine delivery system" (e-cigarette) and "e-liquid" (solution used in an e-cigarette). Gives the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority to regulate e-cigarettes and e-liquids as tobacco products.
Amends the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act to include e-cigarettes and e-liquids in the definition of cigarettes, thereby: (1) requiring warning labels to appear on packaging and advertising, and (2) prohibiting advertising in electronic media regulated by the Federal Communications Commission.
Requires the FDA to study the effects of flavorings added to e-cigarettes and e-liquids, including whether flavorings appeal to children or help adults quit smoking. Requires, upon completion of the study, the FDA to consider restricting the use of flavorings.
Directs the FDA to require child-proof packaging for e-cigarettes and e-liquids.
Directs the FDA to set nicotine dosage and concentration limits for e-cigarettes and e-liquids, respectively, and allows for exceptions.
Prohibits advertisement, promotion, or marketing of e-cigarettes and e-liquids in a manner that increases their use by minors. Sets forth authority for: (1) the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to enforce violations as an unfair or deceptive act or practice, and (2) states to bring civil actions on behalf of residents threatened or adversely affected by a violation. Allows the FTC to intervene and appeal in state actions.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: SMOKE Act
Also known as: Stop Selling and Marketing to Our Kids E-Cigarettes Act
Latest action (Mar 20, 2015): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Policy area: Health · Origin: House · Introduced: Mar 19, 2015
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.