HR 4042
106th Congress
House
Health
Administrative procedure
Advertising
Agriculture and Food
Cigarettes
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commerce
Consumer education
Crime and Law Enforcement
Department of Health and Human Services
Drug abuse
Drug abuse prevention
Drug adulteration
Drug law enforcement
Drugs and youth
Economics and Public Finance
Families
Federal aid to substance abuse programs
Federal preemption
Fines (Penalties)
FDA Tobacco Jurisdiction Act of 2000
Introduced: March 21, 2000
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 30, 2000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Mar 21, 2000
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Mar 21, 2000
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E371)
Mar 21, 2000
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
FDA Tobacco Jurisdiction Act of 2000 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) to give the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) jurisdiction over tobacco products as drugs or devices. Declares lawful a specified Federal regulation regarding tobacco. Deems, for tobacco, an action providing appropriate protection of public health to provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness. Mandates additional restrictions on marketing, advertising, and access. Provides for model state tobacco control programs. Repeals the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act and the Comprehensive Smokeless Tobacco Health Education Act of 1986.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Committees of jurisdiction
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