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HR 673 101th Congress House Commerce Cigarettes Executive reorganization Fire prevention Fires Flammable materials Product safety Smoking

Fire Safe Cigarette Implementation Act of 1989

Introduced: January 27, 1989 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 10, 1990
For Further Action See H.R.293.
May 16, 1990
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 13, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.
Jan 27, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 27, 1989
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Fire Safe Cigarette Implementation Act of 1989 - 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.

What's happening now August 10, 1990

For Further Action See H.R.293.

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