KIDS Act

Summary

Kids Deserve Freedom from Tobacco Act of 2001 or the KIDS Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to regulate any tobacco product (excluding tobacco growers, cooperatives, and warehouses) as a drug, device, or both. States that a prohibited act shall include the manufacture, labeling, distribution, advertising, and sale of any misbranded or adulterated tobacco product in violation of such Act or the KIDS Act. Directs the Secretary, respecting tobacco products, to: (1) establish a scientific advisory committee to review nicotine-related matters; (2) review, and restrict as necessary, mail order sales to persons under 18 years old; (3) provide for additional marketing, advertising, and access restrictions; and (4) establish good manufacturing practice standards. Requires tobacco product manufacturers to provide the Secretary with: (1) lists of tobacco and nontobacco ingredients and constituents; and (2) new ingredient safety assessments. Prohibits manufacturers from making reduced risk statements without the Secretary's prior approval.

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Timeline

1. 6 February 2001

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1063-1066)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 6 February 2001

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1063)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 6 February 2001

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Sponsors

• Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Chafee, Lincoln [R-RI] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Corzine, Jon S. [D-NJ] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY] · D · Cosponsor
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