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- H.R.3935
H.R.3935: Fire Safe Cigarette Act of 1998
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced May 21, 1998
- Latest Major Action June 5, 1998
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Fire Safe Cigarette Act of 1998 - Directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate within a specified time a fire safety standard for cigarettes, including a prohibition on stockpiling standard-exempt cigarettes. Prohibits the manufacture or import of cigarettes not in compliance with such standard. Authorizes a person adversely affected by such standard to file a petition for judicial review within a specified time period.
(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 Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
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| May 21, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Joe Moakley (D-Mass.) |