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- H.R.1244
H.R.1244: Tobacco Disclosure and Warning Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced April 8, 1997
- Latest Major Action April 14, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (5 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Tobacco Disclosure and Warning Act of 1997 - Makes it unlawful to manufacture, import, package, or distribute cigarettes, spit tobacco products, or other tobacco products for sale unless: (1) the package bears one of specified warnings and discloses (for cigarettes, contains an insert disclosing) ingredients; and (2) the advertising bears one of the specified warnings. Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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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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Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
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| April 8, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Martin T. Meehan (D-Mass.) |