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- H.R.1850
H.R.1850: Cigarette Fire Safety Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced April 26, 2005
- Latest Major Action May 13, 2005
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
24 (21 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Cigarette Fire Safety Act of 2005 - Requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to prescribe fire safety standards for cigarettes that, except as provided in this Act, are substantively the same as specified standards promulgated by the State of New York. Directs sponsors of testing methodologies employed under this Act to notify the Commission of any modifications in such methodologies. Authorizes the Commission to modify established fire...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
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| April 26, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) |