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S. 2064: Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2025-06-12
SponsorSen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE]
Policy areaHealth
Cosponsors1
Latest action2025-06-12 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Last updated2025-08-02

Summary

Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-06-12):

Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act

This bill provides for Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage of certain tobacco cessation services.

Specifically, the bill provides for coverage, without cost-sharing, of diagnostic, therapy, and counseling services and pharmacotherapy, including prescription and nonprescription tobacco cessation agents, that are provided under medical supervision and in accordance with specified guidelines. It also applies a 90% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for such items and services for five years.

Cosponsors (1)

NameParty / state
Angela D. Alsobrooks D MD 2025-08-01

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 2064 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is S. 2064?

S. 2064 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act.

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 2064 are available on congress.gov.

Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).