Bill · H.R. 4404· House(119-HR-4404)
Hookah Clarification Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/15/2025
- Last activity
- 7/15/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Darrell Issa
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Hookah Clarification Act of 2025'', proposes amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It aims to establish a specific tax rate for waterpipe tobacco that is distinct from other pipe tobacco. The bill defines waterpipe tobacco to include products like hookah tobacco, shisha, maassel, narghile, and argileh. Under this Act, waterpipe tobacco manufactured in or imported into the United States would be taxed at $0.5662 per pound. These changes would apply to tobacco manufactured or imported after the Act is enacted.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Lower tax rate on waterpipe tobacco compared to other pipe tobacco: According to Section 2(a), waterpipe tobacco is taxed at $0.5662 per pound, while other pipe tobacco is taxed at a higher rate of $2.8311 per pound. This could result in lower costs for those consuming waterpipe tobacco specifically.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- New tax on waterpipe tobacco: Section 2(a) establishes a tax of $0.5662 per pound on waterpipe tobacco manufactured in or imported into the United States, which introduces a new tax burden on these specific tobacco products.
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No significant interests or groups are affected by this bill.
- 9/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/15/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Abraham HamadehRepublican · Arizona