United States 116th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

S 1541 — Tobacco-Free Youth Act

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2964-2967; text: CR S2967)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Tobacco-Free Youth Act This bill raises the minimum age for purchasing tobacco products from 18 to 21. States that do not comply with this restriction are ineligible for certain grant funding.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill raises the minimum age for the sale of tobacco products from 18 to 21 years.

  • 42 U.S.C. 300x-26

    age of 18 → age of 21

    This change increases the minimum age for the sale of tobacco products.

  • 42 U.S.C. 300x-26

    age of 18 → age of 21

    This change applies the new minimum age requirement throughout the section.

  • 42 U.S.C. 300x-26

    fiscal year 1994 → fiscal year 2021

    This updates the fiscal year reference to align with the new regulatory framework.

  • 42 U.S.C. 300x-26

    fiscal year 1993 → fiscal year 2020

    This ensures the fiscal year reference is current.

  • 42 U.S.C. 300x-26

    fiscal year 1994 → fiscal year 2021

    This aligns the grants timeframe to reflect the new minimum age.

  • 42 U.S.C. 300x-26

    fiscal year 1995 → fiscal year 2022

    This maintains the continuity of fiscal year references with the new age regulation.

  • 42 U.S.C. 300x-26

    1995 → 2022

    This updates the year for compliance requirements.

  • 42 U.S.C. 300x-26

    1994 → 2021

    This modifies the timeframe for pertinent regulations.

  • 21 U.S.C. 387f(d)

    18 years → 21 years

    This amendment raises the minimum age for selling tobacco products in accordance with new law.

  • 21 U.S.C. 387f(d)

    It shall be unlawful for any retailer to sell a tobacco product to any person younger than 21 years of age, consistent with section 1140.14 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulations).

    This establishes a legal prohibition against sales to individuals under the age of 21.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2964-2967; text: CR S2967)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1541 do?
Tobacco-Free Youth Act This bill raises the minimum age for purchasing tobacco products from 18 to 21. States that do not comply with this restriction are ineligible for certain grant funding.
Who sponsors S 1541?
S 1541 is sponsored by McConnell, Mitch (Republican).
What is the current status of S 1541?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 1541?
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