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HR 4658 103th Congress House

Truth in Tobacco Labeling Act

Official title: To require the labeling, advertising, and promotion of tobacco products to disclose the additives to and constituents of the products and tobacco smoke, and for other purposes.

Introduced: October 7, 1994 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 103rd Congress ended
It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 26, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Jun 27, 1994
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 27, 1994
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 26, 1994

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Truth in Tobacco Labeling Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require tobacco product manufacturers to provide to consumers, through labeling, advertising, and promotion: (1) information on additives and constituents in tobacco products and smoke; (2) information on adverse effects; (3) warnings and directions for use; (4) contraindications; (5) warnings against use in pathological conditions; and (6) any other information deemed necessary by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Amends the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act to remove trade secret and confidentiality requirements from provisions regarding a report to the Congress on tobacco additives.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
D
Pelosi, Nancy
California · Oct 7, 1994
 D
Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Jun 27, 1994
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4658: Truth in Tobacco Labeling Act. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-4658/
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"H.R. 4658: Truth in Tobacco Labeling Act." 103rd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-4658/.
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