S. 2519 · 116th Congress
Ending New Nicotine Dependencies Act of 2019
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Mitt Romney
- Introduced
- 2019-09-19
- Latest action
- 2019-09-19 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
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.