S. 142 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015
S. 142 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Jan 8, 2015, sponsored by Bill Nelson with 21 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 8, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 21
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Public law
- Public Law 114-116
What it does
Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill requires any nicotine provided in a liquid nicotine container sold, offered for sale, manufactured for sale, distributed in commerce, or imported into the United States to be packaged in accordance with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC's) standards and testing procedures for special packaging that is difficult for children under five years of age…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bill Nelson (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 18 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 8, 2015
- Passed the SenateDec 10, 2015
- Passed the HouseJan 11, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentJan 19, 2016
- Became lawJan 28, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-116. (Jan 28, 2016)
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