Tobacco to 21 Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (1 May 2019): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
What this bill does
H.R. 2411, known as the "Tobacco to 21 Act," proposes to prohibit the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21 nationwide. It would also require photo identification verification for anyone under 30 purchasing tobacco. The bill's sponsor is Representative Diana DeGette.
This legislation affects individuals under 21 who would no longer be legally able to purchase tobacco products. It also impacts businesses that sell tobacco, requiring them to verify the age of purchasers and adhere to the new minimum age for sales. The Secretary of Health and Human Services would be authorized to enforce these provisions.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 30, 2019, during the 116th Congress. It was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. As of the provided information, the bill has not advanced beyond its introduction and did not receive a vote in its previous session.
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Official summary
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.
Timeline
1 May 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 2411 do?
- H.R. 2411, known as the "Tobacco to 21 Act," proposes to prohibit the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21 nationwide. It would also require photo identification verification for anyone under 30 purchasing tobacco. The bill's sponsor is Representative Diana DeGette. This legislation affects individuals under 21 who would no longer be legally able to purchase tobacco products. It also impacts businesses that sell tobacco, requiring them to verify the age of purchasers and adhere to the new minimum age for sales. The Secretary of Health and Human Services would be authorized to enforce these provisions. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 30, 2019, during the 116th Congress. It was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. As of the provided information, the bill has not advanced beyond its introduction and did not receive a vote in its previous session.
- Has H.R. 2411 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 2411. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 2411?
- H.R. 2411 was sponsored by Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] (D-CO), with 97 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 2411?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (1 May 2019).
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