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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Ending New Nicotine Dependencies Act of 2019 or the</b> <b>ENND Act</b></p> <p>This bill revises requirements for electronic nicotine delivery systems (e.g., e-cigarettes, e-hookah, and vape pens).</p> <p>Specifically, the bill</p> <ul> <li>prohibits electronic nicotine delivery systems from containing flavors other than tobacco;</li> <li>sets forth standards on the permissible design of these systems;</li> <li>requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to report on the public health risks of tobacco use, including a focus on these systems and other alternative tobacco products;</li> <li>subjects these systems to excise tax requirements; and</li> <li>directs HHS to conduct a public awareness campaign to educate the public about the health implications of using these systems.</li> </ul>]]></text>
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