A bill to recognize the cultural tradition of the Pacific territories and possessions of the United States by allowing the possession of betel nut for personal use by residents of such territories and possessions.

Summary

Permits possession of betel nut for personal use, but not for commercial distribution, by residents of Guam, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands, in order to recognize the importance of such use in the cultural tradition of that region.

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Timeline

1. 25 January 1979

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 25 January 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 25 January 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 25 January 1979

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Sponsors

• Del. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large] · D · Sponsor
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