United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 1979 (105th)
Sensible Advertising and Family Education Act
Introduced
19 June 1997
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Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
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Summary
Sensible Advertising and Family Education Act - Declares it to be an unlawful or deceptive act under the Federal Trade Commission Act to advertise any alcoholic beverage through magazines, newspapers, brochures, promotional displays, radio, television (including cable, paid per view, or subscription), or other electronic means, unless the advertising includes one of specified health warnings. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to maintain toll-free numbers referred to in some of the warnings.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 19 June 1997
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 19 June 1997
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 19 June 1997
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/1979
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/105/hr/1979