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S.Res. 159 (104th)

A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the role of tobacco in leading to addiction, disease, and premature death among children and teenagers, and the role of increased excise taxes in reducing tobacco use by children and teenagers.

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Introduced

7 August 1995

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Referred to the Committee on Finance.

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14 January 2025

Summary

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) tobacco use among children and teenagers has been shown to lead to addiction, disease, and premature death; (2) increased Federal excise taxes on tobacco products will serve to reduce such use; and (3) revenues from such tax increases should be used in part to help finance Federal health programs.

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