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S. 2626 (107th)

Youth Smoking Prevention and Public Health Protection Act

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Introduced

14 June 2002

Last action

14 June 2002 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5601-5613)

Sponsors

Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL], Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI], Sen. Chafee, Lincoln [R-RI], Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY], Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA], Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR], Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR]

Subjects

Healthcare, Education

Source updated

19 August 2025

Healthcare · Education

Summary

Youth Smoking Prevention and Public Health Protection Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to give the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Food and Drug Administration, regulatory authority over tobacco products. Sets forth criteria by which tobacco products will be deemed adulterated and/or misbranded. Sets forth health information submission and annual registration requirements. Authorizes the Secretary to adopt performance standards. Provides for notification and other remedial measures, including recalls. Requires manufacturers and importers of such products to keep records as specified. Requires premarket review of new tobacco products, as specified. Provides a right of judicial review concerning the promulgation of regulations and the denial of premarket approval. Authorizes postmarket surveillance as necessary. Authorizes the Secretary to designate reduced risk tobacco products, as specified. Requires all retail outlets for tobacco products to be treated equally with regard to advertising restrictions. Requires coordination with the Federal Trade Commission, specifically retaining to the Commission the authority to enforce certain laws concerning the advertising, sale, or distribution of tobacco products. Sets forth provisions concerning: (1) congressional review; (2) regulations; (3) preservation of State and local authority; (4) construction of current regulations; and (5) conforming amendments. Establishes a Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee. Amends the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act to revise tobacco and smokeless tobacco label and advertising warning requirements. Amends the Comprehensive Smokeless Tobacco Health Education Act of 1986 to revise smokeless tobacco warning label and advertising requirements.

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Timeline

  1. 14 June 2002

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5601-5613)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 June 2002

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5599-5601)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 June 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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