PACT Act

Hozzl · 2025-04-07T15:34:58Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1676 PACT Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/7/2025, 3:34 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1676

The PACT Act, also known as Bill 111 hr 1676, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that aims to combat the illegal trafficking of tobacco products through the mail. The bill seeks to amend the existing Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act of 2009 by expanding its scope to include electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and other tobacco products.

Under the PACT Act, it would be illegal to ship ENDS and other tobacco products through the mail without proper age verification and record-keeping requirements. This is intended to prevent minors from accessing these products and to crack down on the illegal sale and distribution of tobacco products.

The bill also includes provisions for increased penalties for violations of the PACT Act, including fines and potential imprisonment for those found guilty of trafficking tobacco products through the mail. Additionally, the legislation would require online sellers of tobacco products to register with the US Attorney General and comply with all applicable state and local laws. Overall, the PACT Act is aimed at strengthening regulations surrounding the shipment of tobacco products through the mail in order to protect public health and prevent illegal trafficking. It has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is currently being considered for passage.

Current Status of Bill HR 1676

Bill HR 1676 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 23, 2009. Bill HR 1676 was introduced during Congress 111 and was introduced to the House on March 23, 2009. Bill HR 1676's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 1, 2009