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Veterans Tobacco Trust Fund Act of 1998

Introduced: June 25, 1998 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 23, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 25, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 25, 1998
Introduced in House
Jun 23, 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4973)
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Veterans Tobacco Trust Fund Act of 1998 - Establishes in the Treasury the Veterans Tobacco Trust Fund. Provides that if a law is enacted that provides for the allocation of funds received from tobacco product manufacturers for programs to reduce the use of tobacco products by minors and for health-care research, then there shall be credited to the Fund, without further appropriation, the amount of $3 billion.

Makes such amount available to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for: (1) furnishing veterans' medical care and services; and (2) conducting medical, rehabilitation, and health systems research, with particular emphasis on research relating to the prevention and treatment of, and rehabilitation from, tobacco addiction and diseases associated with tobacco use.

What's happening now July 23, 1998

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1