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H.R. 1249 (101st)

To make exports of cigarettes and the advertising of cigarettes abroad subject to the same restrictions on labeling and advertising of cigarettes as apply to the sale of distribution and advertising of cigarettes in the United States, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

2 March 1989

Last action

20 March 1989 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.

Sponsors

Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Whittaker, Bob [R-KS-5], Rep. Hansen, James V. [R-UT-1], Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Andrews, Michael [D-TX-25], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Johnston, Harry [D-FL-19], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10], Rep. Pease, Donald J. [D-OH-13], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6], Rep. Synar, Mike [D-OK-2], Rep. Unsoeld, Jolene [D-WA-3], Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-5], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-25], Rep. Sangmeister, George E. [D-IL-4], Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]

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Summary

Subjects exports of cigarettes and advertising of cigarettes abroad to the same restrictions on labeling and advertising of cigarettes as apply to the sale, distribution, and advertising of cigarettes in the United States. Provides for fines and for injunctions of violations. Repeals the exemption of cigarettes for export from coverage under the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act. Prohibits the executive branch from seeking through any means the removal or reduction of foreign restrictions on cigarettes or similar tobacco products, whether or not those restrictions constitute an unfair trade practice. Directs the President to issue necessary regulations within 90 days.

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Timeline

  1. 2 March 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 March 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 March 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 March 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.

    Source: Committee

  5. 20 March 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

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