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- H.R.6286
H.R.6286: Clarifying Authority over Nicotine Act of 2021
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Dec. 14, 2021
- Latest Major Action Dec. 15, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (2 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Dec. 14, 2021
Bill Summary
Clarifying Authority over Nicotine Act of 2021 This bill expands the statutory authority of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate tobacco products by amending the definition of such products. Currently, the statute defines tobacco products as products intended for human consumption that are made or derived from tobacco. The bill amends the definition to also include products that contain nicotine from any source, excluding foods...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Dec. 15, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Dec. 14, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Dec. 14, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) |