A bill to establish a Federal multi-agency task force to combat illegal importation, distribution, and sale of e-cigarettes.

Senate Bill

S. 3569

119th Congress

A bill to establish a Federal multi-agency task force to combat illegal importation, distribution, and sale of e-cigarettes.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Richard Durbin

D - IL

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

The S.T.O.P. Illicit Vapes Act aims to crack down on illegal vaping products that don't meet federal safety standards or are marketed to youth. The bill would strengthen enforcement tools to keep unauthorized e-cigarettes and vaping devices off store shelves and out of the hands of minors. Senator Durbin introduced this legislation to address the growing concern about flavored vapes and counterfeit products flooding the market.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8924)

Introduced12/18/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8924)

ChamberSenate

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Vote Prediction

A bill to establish a Federal multi-agency task force to combat illegal importation, distribution, and sale of e-cigarettes.

The S.T.O.P. Illicit Vapes Act aims to crack down on illegal vaping products that don't meet federal safety standards or are marketed to youth. The bill would strengthen enforcement tools to keep unauthorized e-cigarettes and vaping devices off store shelves a

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The S.T.O.P. Illicit Vapes Act aims to crack down on illegal vaping products that don't meet federal safety standards or are marketed to youth. The bill would strengthen enforcement tools to keep unauthorized e-cigarettes and vaping devices off store shelves and out of the hands of minors. Senator Durbin introduced this legislation to address the growing concern about flavored vapes and counterfeit products flooding the market.

Bill Number: 3569
Introduced: 12/18/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8924)
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

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Fact Sheet

Title: A bill to establish a Federal multi-agency task force to combat illegal importation, distribution, and sale of e-cigarettes.
Bill Number: 3569
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8924)
Introduced: 12/18/2025
Summary: The S.T.O.P. Illicit Vapes Act aims to crack down on illegal vaping products that don't meet federal safety standards or are marketed to youth. The bill would strengthen enforcement tools to keep unauthorized e-cigarettes and vaping devices off store shelves and out of the hands of minors. Senator D

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The S.T.O.P. Illicit Vapes Act aims to crack down on illegal vaping products that don't meet federal safety standards or are marketed to youth. The bill would strengthen enforcement tools to keep unauthorized e-cigarettes and vaping devices off store shelves and out of the hands of minors. Senator Durbin introduced this legislation to address the growing concern about flavored vapes and counterfeit products flooding the market.

Last updated: 3/2/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Targets illegal vaping products that bypass FDA authorization and safety requirements
Strengthens penalties and enforcement mechanisms against manufacturers and retailers selling unauthorized vapes
Focuses on protecting young people from vaping products often designed to appeal to minors through candy-like flavors and colorful packaging
Addresses the influx of foreign-manufactured vaping products that circumvent U.S. regulations
Provides law enforcement with additional tools to combat the black market for e-cigarettes

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would directly affect vaping product manufacturers, distributors, and retailers by imposing stricter compliance requirements and potential penalties for selling unauthorized products. Parents and public health advocates would see increased protections for youth, as the legislation aims to reduce access to illicit vapes often marketed to teenagers. Consumers who use legitimate vaping products for smoking cessation would benefit from a cleaner marketplace with fewer dangerous counterfeit options.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3569, 119th Congress (2025). "A bill to establish a Federal multi-agency task force to combat illegal importation, distribution, and sale of e-cigarettes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3569