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Child Tobacco Use Prevention Act of 2001

Introduced: March 15, 2001 See on congress.gov

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Mar 15, 2001

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Mar 15, 2001

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Child Tobacco Use Prevention Act of 2001 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to give the Food and Drug Administration jurisdiction over tobacco products as drugs or devices. Mandates additional restrictions on marketing, advertising, and access.

Provides for model state tobacco control programs, and requires State compliance as a funding prerequisite.

Repeals the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act and the Comprehensive Smokeless Tobacco Health Education Act of 1986 upon the effective date of specified regulations.

Sets goals for existing manufacturers to reduce their child tobacco use level and penalties for failure to reach such goals.

Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to determine child tobacco use among minority populations.

Requires the responsible entity for each public facility to adopt and implement a smoke-free environment policy meeting specified requirements.

Requires funds to be made available for a national public awareness campaign to discourage tobacco use.

What's happening now March 15, 2001

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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