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New Tax on Waterpipe Tobacco

This act introduces a new tax on tobacco used in waterpipes, such as shisha. This means these products will become more expensive for consumers and importers. The changes will apply to tobacco manufactured or imported after the act's enactment date.
Key points
A new tax of $0.5662 per pound is imposed on waterpipe tobacco (e.g., shisha).
The tax on regular pipe tobacco remains higher at $2.8311 per pound.
Waterpipe tobacco is defined to include products like hookah, shisha, maassel, narghile, and argileh.
These tax changes will apply to tobacco manufactured or imported after the law's effective date.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4404
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48]
Process start date: 2025-07-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Hookah Clarification Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4404.

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 2025-07-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A new tax of $0.5662 per pound is imposed on waterpipe tobacco (e.g., shisha).
  • The tax on regular pipe tobacco remains higher at $2.8311 per pound.
  • Waterpipe tobacco is defined to include products like hookah, shisha, maassel, narghile, and argileh.
  • These tax changes will apply to tobacco manufactured or imported after the law's effective date.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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