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- H.R.4607
H.R.4607: Joseph Moakley Memorial Fire Safe Cigarette Act of 2002
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced April 25, 2002
- Latest Major Action April 26, 2002
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (15 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Joseph Moakley Memorial Fire Safe Cigarette Act of 2002 - Directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission to prescribe fire safety standards for cigarettes to reduce the risk of ignition presented by cigarettes (including a proscription against the stockpiling of cigarettes to which the fire safety standards will apply).Sets forth general test requirements.Denies the Commission any jurisdiction over tobacco or tobacco products except as...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| April 25, 2002 |
Introduced in the House by Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) |