HR6845119th CongressWALLET

S.T.O.P. Illicit Vapes Act

Sponsored By: Representative Conaway

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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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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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