Legislators
Bills
Statements
Lobbying
Travel
Searching...- Bills
- H.R.768
H.R.768: To restrict the Food and Drug Administration from penalizing retailers for face-to-face tobacco sales that are in accordance with State law.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Feb. 13, 1997
- Latest Major Action Feb. 24, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
41 (9 Democrats, 1 Independent, 32 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Prohibits, if a State has a law prohibiting the sale of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products to individuals under the age of 18 or 19, the Food and Drug Administration from taking enforcement action against a cigarette and smokeless tobacco products retailer for the sale of such items in that State if the sale is a face-to-face transaction conducted in accordance with State law.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
|
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
|
|
|
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
|
|
| Feb. 13, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Ray H. LaHood (R-Ill.) |