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S. 625 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008

Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act

S. 625 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Feb 15, 2007, sponsored by Ted Kennedy with 59 co-sponsors.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Feb 15, 2007
Co-sponsors
59
Policy area
Health

What it does

Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the regulation of tobacco products by the Secretary of Health and Human Services through the Food and Drug Administration, including through disclosure, annual registration, inspection, recordkeeping, and user fee requirements. Sets forth criteria by which tobacco products are deemed adulterated or misbranded.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Ted Kennedy (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 44 Democrats, 13 Republicans, 1 Independent.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 15, 2007
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Passed the House—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. (Aug 1, 2007)

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Capitol Receipts, “S. 625 (110th Congress): Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/110-s-625/family-smoking-prevention-and-tobacco-control-act (accessed 2026-10-17).

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