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Innovation in Smoking Cessation: Less Harmful Alternatives for Adults

This resolution urges public health authorities to support innovation and a harm reduction approach in tobacco control. This means citizens may have easier access to information and products that are less harmful than traditional cigarettes if they cannot quit entirely. The goal is to reduce smoking-related diseases by promoting safer alternatives.
Key points
Supporting Innovation: The FDA should prioritize authorizing less harmful smoke-free products as alternatives for adult smokers.
Public Education: Public health authorities will educate adults and healthcare professionals about harm reduction and alternative nicotine products.
International Cooperation: The U.S. will promote a harm reduction approach in global tobacco control strategies, including with the World Health Organization.
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Print number: 118_HRES_979
Sponsor: Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14]
Process start date: 2024-01-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public health authorities and tobacco control advocates should encourage American innovation and embrace harm reduction as part of the comprehensive United States approach to tobacco control.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_979.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-01-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Supporting Innovation: The FDA should prioritize authorizing less harmful smoke-free products as alternatives for adult smokers.
  • Public Education: Public health authorities will educate adults and healthcare professionals about harm reduction and alternative nicotine products.
  • International Cooperation: The U.S. will promote a harm reduction approach in global tobacco control strategies, including with the World Health Organization.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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