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H.R. 338 113th Congress House

Stop Tobacco Smuggling in the Territories Act of 2013

Official title: To amend title 18, United States Code, to include certain territories and possessions of the United States in the definition of State for the purposes of chapt… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend title 18, United States Code, to include certain territories and possessions of the United States in the definition of State for the purposes of chapter 114, relating to trafficking in contraband cigarettes and smokeless tobacco.

Introduced: January 22, 2013 See on congress.gov
Crime and Law Enforcement American SamoaDrug, alcohol, tobacco useGuamNorthern Mariana Islands
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Smuggling and traffickingU.S. territories and protectorates
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It never became law before the 113th Congress (2013–2014) 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 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 7, 2013
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 5, 2013
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 5, 2013
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 5 (Roll no. 58). (text: CR H965)
Mar 5, 2013
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H967-968)
Mar 5, 2013
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 5, 2013
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 338.
Mar 5, 2013
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H965-966)
Mar 5, 2013
Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Feb 28, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.
Jan 22, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 22, 2013
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 5, 2013 House · vote #58 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 421–5 See who voted →
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 Latest action March 7, 2013

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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Stop Tobacco Smuggling in the Territories Act of 2013 - Amends the federal criminal code to include American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam in the definition of "state" for purposes of provisions prohibiting trafficking in contraband cigarettes and smokeless tobacco.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 338: Stop Tobacco Smuggling in the Territories Act of 2013. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-338/
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"H.R. 338: Stop Tobacco Smuggling in the Territories Act of 2013." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-338/.
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H.R. 338, 113th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-338/.
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