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END Illicit Chinese Tobacco Act
Sponsored By: Senator Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced
Summary
This bill would let the Secretary of Health and Human Services destroy adulterated, misbranded, or counterfeit tobacco products offered for import. It would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to explicitly add tobacco products to the categories that can be destroyed at import.
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- Importers and foreign suppliers: Tobacco shipments found to be adulterated, misbranded, or counterfeit could be destroyed when offered for import, affecting those specific import entries.
- Department of Health and Human Services and border regulators: Would gain explicit statutory authority under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to destroy such tobacco products at the border.
- Implementation and costs: The changes would apply beginning on the date of enactment and the bill does not create new funding or new enforcement mechanisms beyond authorizing destruction.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Destroy counterfeit imported tobacco
If enacted, the bill would let the Secretary of Health and Human Services destroy imported tobacco products. The rule would apply when products are adulterated, misbranded, or counterfeit. It would add counterfeit tobacco product to the list of destroyable items at import. Importers, customs brokers, and port operators could lose shipments found unsafe or counterfeit. If enacted, this could help protect consumers and public health. The change would take effect beginning on the date of enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Cornyn, John [R-TX]
TX • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
NM • D
Sponsored 11/6/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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