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HR 4497 100th Congress House

Fire Safe Cigarette Implementation Act of 1988

Official title: A bill to implement the recommendations of the Interagency Committee and the Technical Study Group on Cigarette and Little Cigar Fire Safety, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 29, 1988 See on congress.gov
Commerce Advisory bodiesAgriculture and Rural AffairsCigarettesConsumer protection
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Federal advisory bodiesFire preventionFiresFires and Fire FightersFlammable materialsHealthProduct safetyPublic safetySmokingTobacco
This bill died when the 100th Congress ended
It never became law before the 100th Congress (1987–1988) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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May 17, 1988
Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Competitiveness.
Apr 29, 1988
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 29, 1988
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 17, 1988

Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Competitiveness.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Fire Safe Cigarette Implementation Act of 1988 - Reestablishes the Interagency Committee on Cigarette and Little Cigar Fire Safety to oversee the work of the Implementation Task Force. Establishes an Implementation Task Force to continue the work specified by the Cigarette Safety Act of 1984, including: (1) development of a validated test method to determine the ignition propensity of cigarettes and little cigars when in contact with upholstered furniture or mattresses; (2) development of performance data for current cigarettes, using the validated test method, so as to compare future cigarette performance; (3) study and computer modeling of ignition physics relating to cigarettes, little cigars, soft furnishings, and fabrics; (4) collection of data regarding the characteristics of cigarettes and little cigars, products ignited, and smokers involved in smoking-related fires as well as changes in the composition of smoke from modified cigarettes and little cigars, and societal costs from smoking-related fire injuries; and (5) commercial feasibility and economic impact of cigarettes and little cigars having reduced ignition propensity.

Protects the confidentiality of trade secrets and confidential information provided to the Interagency Committee or the Task Force. Sets forth reporting requirements. Terminates the Task Force within three years and three months of this Act's enactment.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4497: Fire Safe Cigarette Implementation Act of 1988. 100th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-4497/
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