PROTECT Act
Latest action (6 Aug 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 10068 would amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a "Reducing Youth Use of E-Cigarettes Initiative." The bill's full text has not yet been published, so its specific provisions, funding levels, and mechanisms are not yet known; only the bill's title, sponsor, and status are currently public.
Based on the title alone, the bill is aimed at reducing e-cigarette use among young people, which suggests it would affect federal public health agencies, and potentially schools, retailers, or manufacturers involved in e-cigarette regulation or education efforts — but without the text, it is not possible to say who specifically would be affected or how.
The bill was introduced on August 6, 2026 by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL25) in the 119th Congress and currently has the status "Introduced," meaning it has been formally proposed but has not yet been considered by committee or voted on. Its next steps would typically include committee referral and review before any further action, such as a committee vote or floor consideration, could occur.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on August 6, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
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