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KIDS Act

Introduced: April 6, 2000 See on congress.gov
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Apr 6, 2000
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Apr 6, 2000
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2350)
Apr 6, 2000
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Kids Deserve Freedom from Tobacco Act of 2000 or KIDS Act - Title I: Protection of Children from Tobacco - Subtitle A: Food and Drug Administration Jurisdiction and General Authority - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) to prohibit the manufacture, labeling, distribution, advertising and sale of any adulterated or misbranded tobacco product in violation of regulations under the Act or this Act. Empowers the Secretary of Health and Human Services to regulate any tobacco product as a drug, as a device intended for human use, or both.

Subtitle B: Regulation of Tobacco Products - Authorizes the Secretary to adopt a safety and effectiveness performance standard for a tobacco product, regardless of whether the product has been classified as a device intended for human use, including provisions to achieve the best public health result. Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish a Scientific Advisory Committee to evaluate whether a level exists at which nicotine yields do not produce drug dependence; (2) review and determine whether persons under 18 are obtaining tobacco products via the mail; (3) implement a proposed resolution concerning restrictions on tobacco marketing, advertising, and access; and (4) require warnings on cigarette and smokeless tobacco labeling and advertisements. Requires each manufacturer to annually submit an ingredient list, as well as a safety assessment for each desired new ingredient. Outlines requirements with respect to a manufacturer's claim that a tobacco product imposes reduced risks in relation to other tobacco products.

Requires each manufacturer to disclose all nonpublic information and research relating to tobacco addiction or dependency or to the health or safety of tobacco products.

Directs the Secretary to prescribe good manufacturing practice standards for tobacco products.

Authorizes appropriations.

Title II: Miscellaneous Provisions - Makes this Act inapplicable to the producers of tobacco leaf.

Directs the Secretary to require tobacco retail establishments accessible to individuals under 18 to comply with applicable advertising restrictions.

What's happening now April 6, 2000

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1