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Tobacco to 21 Act

USA116th CongressS-1258| Senate 
| Updated: 4/30/2019
Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (18)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Mitt Romney (Republican)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Rob Portman (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Apr 30, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Apr 30, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 1, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2411
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • April 30, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 30, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • May 1, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2411
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2411: Tobacco to 21 Act
Child healthDrug, alcohol, tobacco useRetail and wholesale trades

Tobacco to 21 Act

USA116th CongressS-1258| Senate 
| Updated: 4/30/2019
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.
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Timeline
Apr 30, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Apr 30, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 1, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2411
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • April 30, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 30, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • May 1, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2411
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (18)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Mitt Romney (Republican)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Rob Portman (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2411: Tobacco to 21 Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child healthDrug, alcohol, tobacco useRetail and wholesale trades