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HR 1043 107th Congress House

FDA Tobacco Jurisdiction Act of 2001

Official title: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide the Food and Drug Administration jurisdiction over tobacco.

Introduced: March 15, 2001 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) 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
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 22, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 15, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 15, 2001
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 22, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
FDA Tobacco Jurisdiction Act of 2001 - 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.
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 11
All 11 Democratic 11
D
Lynch, Stephen F.
Massachusetts · May 21, 2002
 D
Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Nov 6, 2001
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · Jul 24, 2001
 D
Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Mar 29, 2001
 D
DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Mar 15, 2001
 D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Mar 15, 2001
 D
Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Mar 15, 2001
 D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Mar 15, 2001
 D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Mar 15, 2001
 D
Pelosi, Nancy
California · Mar 15, 2001
 D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Mar 15, 2001
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1043: FDA Tobacco Jurisdiction Act of 2001. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-1043/
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"H.R. 1043: FDA Tobacco Jurisdiction Act of 2001." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-1043/.
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H.R. 1043, 107th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-1043/.
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