Bills/S. 819

End Tobacco Loopholes Act

End Tobacco Loopholes Act

In CommitteeEconomySenateSenate Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · Senate
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Plain Language Summary

# End Tobacco Loopholes Act - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The End Tobacco Loopholes Act aims to close regulatory gaps in how tobacco products are regulated by the FDA. While the specific details aren't provided in the information available, bills with this title typically target exemptions or less-regulated categories of tobacco products (such as certain types of cigars or smokeless tobacco) that currently face fewer restrictions than cigarettes under federal law. **Who It Affects and Current Status** The bill would primarily affect tobacco manufacturers and distributors, as well as tobacco retailers and consumers. It's currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate.

The bill was introduced by Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL) in the 119th Congress. Without access to the full legislative text, specific provisions cannot be detailed, but such legislation typically involves standardizing regulations, age restrictions, marketing limitations, or health warning requirements across different tobacco product categories.

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Latest Action

March 3, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S1462-1463)

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Key Dates

Introduced
March 3, 2025
Last Updated
March 3, 2025
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