US Congress Senate Bill 430 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 11)
Status: Introduced on February 10 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-02-10 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015 Prohibits electronic cigarette advertisements that appeal to children younger than 18 years of age in states in which the sale of an electronic cigarette to such children is prohibited by federal or state law. Bars electronic cigarette advertisements, promotions, or marketing in those states in a manner that is: (1) known, or should be known, to contribute toward initiating or increasing the use of electronic cigarettes by children under 18; or (2) determined by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to affect or appeal to such children regardless of when or where the advertising, promotion, or marketing occurs. Defines "electronic cigarette" as an electronic device that delivers nicotine, flavor, or other chemicals via a vaporized solution to a user inhaling from the device, including any component, liquid, part, or accessory. Excludes Food and Drug Administration-approved tobacco cessation or therapeutic products from such definition. Sets forth authority for: (1) the FTC to enforce violations as an unfair or deceptive act or practice, and (2) states to bring civil actions on behalf of residents threatened or adversely affected by such a violation. Establishes a civil penalty to be available in state actions that is calculated by multiplying the number of days that a person is not in compliance with such prohibition by an amount up to $16,000, adjusted annually for inflation. Allows the FTC to intervene and appeal in state actions.

Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015

Sen. Barbara Boxer [D-CA]	Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT]	Sen. Sherrod Brown [D-OH]	Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL]
Sen. Edward Markey [D-MA]	Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR]	Sen. Bill Nelson [D-FL]	Sen. Charles Schumer [D-NY]
Sen. Ron Wyden [D-OR]	Sen. Patty Murray [D-WA]	Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D-NY]

Date	Chamber	Action
2015-02-10	Senate	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

HB478 (Same As) 2015-01-23 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/430/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/s430/BILLS-114s430is.pdf