S.T.O.P. Illicit Vapes Act
Sponsored By: Representative Conaway
Introduced
Summary
Creates a federal multi‑agency task force to combat illicit e‑cigarettes. This bill would set up a standing group to coordinate enforcement, set goals, and share information to reduce unauthorized e‑cigarettes and address the public health threat they pose.
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- Families and young people: Could see fewer unauthorized e‑cigarettes in the market because the Task Force would develop and implement a strategy aimed at reducing those products.
- Federal law enforcement and regulators: Would require named agency representation, with the Attorney General and the Health and Human Services Secretary as co‑chairs, and the group must meet at least once every 30 days.
- Congress and oversight: The Task Force would send detailed semiannual reports by April 30 and October 31 to specified House and Senate committees about agency actions, authorities, prosecutions, seizures, and recommendations for new authorities, and it would terminate 10 years after establishment.
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1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New federal task force on illicit vapes
This bill would establish a federal Task Force to combat illegal e-cigarettes 30 days after enactment. The Attorney General and the HHS Secretary would co-chair the Task Force. It would include representatives from FDA, DOJ, CBP, ATF, U.S. Marshals, the Postal Inspection Service, FTC, HSI, the FBI, and other agencies the co-chairs appoint. The Task Force would meet at least once every 30 days and develop a national strategy to reduce unauthorized e-cigarettes, set goals, share information, and coordinate enforcement. It would send semiannual reports by April 30 and October 31 to specified Senate and House committees listing each agency’s authorities, actions taken, recommendations for new authorities, and collaboration gaps. The Task Force would terminate 10 years after it is established.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Conaway
NJ • D
Cosponsors
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
DC • D
Sponsored 12/18/2025
Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
IL • D
Sponsored 12/18/2025
Maloy
UT • R
Sponsored 12/18/2025
Grijalva
AZ • D
Sponsored 1/14/2026
Rep. Rivas, Luz M. [D-CA-29]
CA • D
Sponsored 2/4/2026
Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
NJ • D
Sponsored 2/9/2026
Riley (NY)
NY • D
Sponsored 3/17/2026
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