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- H.R.1130
H.R.1130: Fire Safe Cigarette Act of 1999
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced March 16, 1999
- Latest Major Action April 7, 1999
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
81 (74 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Fire Safe Cigarette Act of 1999 - Directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a fire safety standard for cigarettes, including a prohibition on stockpiling cigarettes to which such standard will not apply. 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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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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| March 16, 1999 |
Introduced in the House by Joe Moakley (D-Mass.) |