HR 2914 · 106th Congress · Health

Tobacco Free Internet for Kids Act

Introduced 1999-09-22· Sponsored by Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.(1999-10-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Tobacco Free Internet for Kids Act - Prohibits: (1) the sale of tobacco products to an individual under the age of 18 using the Internet or the Postal Service or other carrier; and (2) shipping in interstate commerce tobacco products which have been so sold. Authorizes the attorney general or other chief law enforcement officer of a State, with reasonable cause, to bring a civil action for injunctive relief to restrain a person from engaging, or continuing to engage, in a violation of this Act. Sets forth provisions regarding Federal jurisdiction, requirements for injunctions and court orders, and criminal penalties.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (2)

2 Republicans