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H.R.2283: To prohibit the regulation of the sale or use of tobacco or tobacco products by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Sept. 7, 1995
- Latest Major Action Sept. 18, 1995
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
23 (11 Democrats, 12 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services from: (1) regulating the sale or use of tobacco or tobacco products under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; and (2) taking any similar action under the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act or the Comprehensive Smokeless Tobacco Health Education Act of 1986 which was not authorized before enactment of this Act.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
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Sept. 7, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Lewis F. Payne Jr. (D-Va.) |