H. R. 1498, SAFE Kids Act.

Full Title: Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids Act” or the “SAFE Kids Act”.

Summary: To impose additional restrictions on tobacco flavors for use in e-cigarettes. Cosponsors (Partisan)

ANGIE CRAIG’S POSITION:  Representative Craig cosponsored the bill on 10/16/19.

STATUS: Introduced 3/05/19 by Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1].

INFORMATION RELATED TO THE BILL:

  • “The number of teens using e-cigarettes is skyrocketing,” DeGette said. “We have to do more to protect our children from the dangers of nicotine; and most experts agree that the kid-friendly flavors these e-cigarette manufactures are selling are one of the leading causes of this recent spike in use. To stop this epidemic, we must address the root cause of the problem by cracking down on the sale of these flavors that kids find so enticing.” (Source: Rep. DeGette, Press Release, 03/05/19)

ADDITIONAL DETAIL:

  • Link to the text of the bill.
  • Link to bill information (support and opposition) on Countable.