SMOKE Act

Summary

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.

This text is taken from the official record. PoliticalRepo does not editorialize.

Timeline

1. 19 March 2015

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 19 March 2015

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 19 March 2015

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 20 March 2015

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

   Source: Committee

Votes

No vote records are attached yet.

Versions

• Introduced in House · 19 March 2015 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 19 March 2015

  ViewDownloadOpen at official source

• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 19 March 2015

  ViewDownloadOpen at official source

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 19 March 2015

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Jackie Speier · D · Sponsor
• Tony Cárdenas · D · Sponsor
• PETER DEFAZIO · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] · D · Sponsor
• Brenda Lawrence · D · Cosponsor
• Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50] · D · Cosponsor
• ALCEE HASTINGS · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing

Related records

No cross-record relationships stored yet.