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Sensible Advertising and Family Education Act

Introduced: April 22, 1993 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 12, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
May 12, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.
Apr 26, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1022-1023)
Apr 22, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 22, 1993
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Sensible Advertising and Family Education Act - Declares it to be an unlawful or deceptive act under the Federal Trade Commission Act to advertise through magazines, newspapers, brochures, and promotional displays any alcoholic beverage, unless the advertising includes one of specified health warnings.

Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to maintain toll free numbers referred to in some of the warnings.

What's happening now May 12, 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3