About the bill
Should a loophole allowing minors to purchase tobacco products online be tightened or closed?
Context
Most states require a minimum age of 18 to purchase or use tobacco products, although 18 states and counting have raised the minimum age to 21. These states cross the political spectrum, including such red states as Arkansas, Texas, and Utah.
However, purchasing e-cigarettes online does not require any age verification under law. This allows for the skirting of state minimum age laws, which is problematic as e-cigarette use among teens reached its highest levels ...
Sponsor and status
Introduced on Jul 24, 2019
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on July 24, 2019. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
This bill is scheduled for the following committee meetings:
Oct 16, 2019 10 a.m. — House Committee on the Judiciary
Position statements
History
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Jul 24, 2019
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Oct 16, 2019
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Considered by House Committee on the Judiciary
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H.R. 3942 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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