Bill · H.R. 6845· House(119-HR-6845)

S.T.O.P. Illicit Vapes Act

Age: 63 years

New Jersey

Introduced: 12/18/2025
Last activity: 12/18/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by: Herbert Conaway
Cosponsors: - 9 - 1

Crime and Law Enforcement

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "S.T.O.P. Illicit Vapes Act," seeks to establish a Federal multi-agency task force. This task force is designed to fight the illegal importation, distribution, and sale of e-cigarettes. The group will be led by the Attorney General and the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Its primary goal is to create a strategy to reduce unauthorized e-cigarettes in the market through information sharing and coordinated efforts. The task force is required to meet at least once every 30 days and provide semiannual reports to Congress. This initiative is set to terminate 10 years after its establishment.

Yes· 3 of 5

Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
The bill combats the illegal and unauthorized sale of e-cigarettes to protect consumers from unregulated products.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill requires the task force to submit semiannual reports to congressional committees regarding their actions and authorities.
Would children be better off under this?+3
Reducing the availability of unauthorized e-cigarettes can help mitigate public health risks for younger populations.

The opposite

Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The bill establishes a new federal multi-agency task force which requires new administrative and operational expenditures.
Does this change how police departments operate?-1
The bill increases multi-agency law enforcement coordination and investigation of illegal trade.
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?-1
While the bill addresses nicotine products, it does not directly address the opioid crisis.