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H.R. 3440 (100th)

Fire Safe Cigarette Act of 1987

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Introduced

7 October 1987

Last action

26 October 1987 · Referred

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Whittaker, Bob [R-KS-5], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Davis, Jack [R-IL-4], Rep. Chandler, Rod D. [R-WA-8], Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13], Rep. Bosco, Douglas H. [D-CA-1], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Fawell, Harris W. [R-IL-13], Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10], Rep. Gibbons, Sam [D-FL-11], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4]

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28 August 2025

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Summary

Fire Safe Cigarette Act of 1987 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue by rule a fire safety standard for cigarettes. Prohibits stockpiling of cigarettes between the issuing and effective dates of the standard. Provides for judicial review of the standard. Prohibits manufacture or importing of a cigarette unless the cigarette is in compliance with a standard issued under provisions of this Act. Declares violation of the prohibition to be a violation of provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. States that this Act and the standard issued under it does not preempt any law of a State which prescribes a more stringent fire safety standard for cigarettes. Prohibits, in any civil action for damages, admitting as a defense compliance with the standard.

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Timeline

  1. 7 October 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 October 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 October 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 October 1987

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

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