Ashley Hinson will impose tougher civil penalties on people who knowingly bring illicit Chinese vape products into the United States.

[The bill would] impose tougher civil penalties on bad actors knowingly bringing illicit Chinese vape products into the United States.

Hinson backed legislation that would raise civil penalties for importing illegal Chinese vape products, especially for knowing violations and repeat offenders.

Hinson Leads House Effort to Crack Down on Illegal Chinese Vape Imports | Representative Ashley Hinson
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To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide for escalating civil penalties for fraudulent or negligent importation of unauthorized electronic nicotine delivery systems.

Hinson introduced legislation establishing escalating civil penalties for unauthorized electronic nicotine delivery systems, aligning with tougher penalties on illicit vape importation.

H.R. 8687 (IH) - Eliminating Nefarious Distribution of Smuggled Chinese Vapes Act of 2026 - BILLS-119hr8687ih | Content Details | GovInfo
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Hinson said she introduced the ENDS Chinese Vapes Act to stop illegal, unregulated Chinese vape products and to impose tougher civil penalties on people knowingly bringing them into the United States.

This is a concrete legislative step toward the promised tougher penalties: Hinson introduced a House bill on May 14, 2026 that would create escalating civil penalties for illegal Chinese vape imports. It shows action, but not enactment.

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Hinson Leads House Effort to Crack Down on Illegal Chinese Vape Imports | Representative Ashley Hinson
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