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119-hr-6844119th CongressWALLET

Tobacco TRACE Act

Sponsored By: Representative Conaway, Herbert C. [D-NJ-3]

Introduced

Summary

Mandatory tracking codes for tobacco product labels. This bill would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require label codes that enable tracking or tracing through the distribution system and to convert the Secretary's current discretionary authority into a mandatory duty to establish or require that labeling or coding scheme beginning not later than June 1, 2026, under 21 U.S.C. 387t(b)(3).

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

New tobacco product tracking labels

This bill would require the Secretary to establish or require labels or codes on tobacco products so they can be tracked through the distribution system. It would convert the Secretary's current "may" authority into a mandatory "shall" obligation. The Secretary would have to begin this action not later than June 1, 2026. Tobacco manufacturers, packagers, distributors, and retailers would likely face new costs to change packaging and tracking systems, while regulators and law enforcement could get better tools to fight illicit tobacco sales; the bill text does not specify technical standards, penalties, or funding.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Conaway, Herbert C. [D-NJ-3]

NJ • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 12/18/2025

  • Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

    DC • D

    Sponsored 12/18/2025

  • Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 1/14/2026

  • Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7]

    AZ • D

    Sponsored 1/14/2026

  • Rep. Rivas, Luz M. [D-CA-29]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 2/4/2026

Roll Call Votes

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