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FDA Tobacco Authority Amendments Act

Introduced: April 6, 2000 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 3, 2000
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2503-2505)
Apr 17, 2000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Apr 6, 2000
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Apr 6, 2000
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
FDA Tobacco Authority Amendments Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to, among other things: (1) include "nicotine in a tobacco product" in the definition of the term "drug" and to include "a tobacco product" in the definition of the term "device;" and (2) set forth provisions for tobacco products concerning special standards for such products, warnings regarding such products, and a rule of construction regarding farmers and related entities.
What's happening now May 3, 2000

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2503-2505)

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