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H.R.5912: To amend title 39, United States Code, to make cigarettes and certain other tobacco products nonmailable, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced April 29, 2008
- Latest Major Action June 12, 2008
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (6 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends federal postal law to make cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and roll-your-own-tobacco nonmailable. Requires tobacco products attempted to be mailed to be disposed of as the Postal Service directs. Provides a civil penalty for each mailing violation. Authorizes the Postal Service, on evidence satisfactory to the Postal Service that any person is, for commercial or moneymaking purposes, engaged in the sending of such matter, to: (1) refuse...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government. H. Rept. 110-711.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 452.
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| April 29, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by John M. McHugh (R-N.Y.) |