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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Sep 19, 2019
Ending New Nicotine Dependencies Act of 2019 or the ENND Act
This bill revises requirements for electronic nicotine delivery systems (e.g., e-cigarettes, e-hookah, and vape pens).
Specifically, the bill
prohibits electronic nicotine delivery systems from containing flavors other than tobacco;
sets forth standards on the permissible design of these systems;
requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to report on the public health risks of tobacco use, including a focus on these systems and other alternative tobacco products;
subjects these systems to excise tax requirements; and
directs HHS to conduct a public awareness campaign to educate the public about the health implications of using these systems.
People & committees
Sen. Romney, Mitt [R-UT] · R–UT
Legislative record
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced in Senate
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