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H.J.Res. 271 (100th)

A joint resolution authorizing and directing the President to call upon radio and television broadcasters, to educate, in cooperation with public health organizations, the public about the dangers of cigarette smoking.

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Introduced

7 May 1987

Last action

13 May 1987 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Sponsors

Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Espy, Mike [D-MS-2], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10], Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-5], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13], Rep. Whittaker, Bob [R-KS-5], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Hansen, James V. [R-UT-1], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Coyne, William J. [D-PA-14], Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Andrews, Michael [D-TX-25], Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29], Rep. Nielson, Howard C. [R-UT-3], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

3 June 2026

Healthcare

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Summary

Authorizes and directs the President to call on representatives of the broadcasting industry, in cooperation with public health organizations, to provide free air time to private and government organizations for antismoking public service announcements which educate the public about the dangers of cigarette smoking.

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Timeline

  1. 7 May 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 May 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 May 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 May 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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