S 3872
109th Congress
Senate
Commerce
Cigarettes
Consumer protection
Deceptive advertising
Drug abuse
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Labeling
Nicotine
Restrictive trade practices
Smoking
Tobacco industry
Truth in Cigarette Labeling Act of 2006
Introduced: September 7, 2006
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 7, 2006
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9132-9133)
Sep 7, 2006
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9131-9132)
Sep 7, 2006
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Truth in Cigarette Labeling Act of 2006 - Prohibits a cigarette manufacturer from: (1) using a health descriptor (e.g., "light" or "low tar") on the label or the advertising of any brand of cigarette; or (2) making any claims or other representations based on data derived from the cigarette testing method established by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) before enactment of this Act. Treats any violation as an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9132-9133)
Committees of jurisdiction
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