House Bill 4273
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Tobacco to 21 Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 7, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4273
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Tobacco to 21 Act
This bill prohibits the sale or distribution of tobacco products to individuals under the age of 21.
The Department of Health and Human Services must enforce this prohibition by taking necessary actions including, as appropriate, conducting undercover compliance checks, performing retailer inspections, initiating enforcement actions for noncompliance, and establishing requirements that retailers check identification.November 7, 2017
11/10/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
11/07/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
11/07/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:06 PM