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To amend title 39, United States Code, to make cigarettes and certain other tobacco products nonmailable, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HR 5912

Bill 110 hr 5912, also known as the "Nonmailable Tobacco Products Act," aims to amend title 39 of the United States Code to prohibit the mailing of cigarettes and certain other tobacco products. The bill seeks to prevent the shipment of these products through the United States Postal Service in order to reduce access to tobacco products, particularly for minors.

The bill includes provisions that would make it illegal to mail cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and certain other tobacco products. Violators of this law would face penalties, including fines and potential criminal charges. The bill also includes measures to increase enforcement of these regulations and to ensure compliance with the new restrictions on mailing tobacco products.

Supporters of the bill argue that prohibiting the mailing of tobacco products will help to reduce underage smoking and tobacco use, as well as prevent the sale and distribution of these products through the mail. They believe that this legislation is an important step in protecting public health and reducing the harms associated with tobacco use. Opponents of the bill may argue that restricting the mailing of tobacco products could have negative economic impacts on businesses that rely on mail-order sales of these products. They may also raise concerns about the potential for increased black market sales of tobacco products if legal avenues for purchasing these products are limited. Overall, Bill 110 hr 5912 represents a significant effort to address the public health concerns associated with tobacco use by prohibiting the mailing of cigarettes and certain other tobacco products. The bill aims to protect individuals, particularly minors, from the harmful effects of tobacco use and to reduce access to these products through the mail.

Current Status of Bill HR 5912

Bill HR 5912 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 29, 2008. Bill HR 5912 was introduced during Congress 110 and was introduced to the House on April 29, 2008.  Bill HR 5912's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 452. as of June 12, 2008

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5912

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5912

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

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