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H.R. 4497 (100th)

Fire Safe Cigarette Implementation Act of 1988

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Introduced

29 April 1988

Last action

17 May 1988 · Referred

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [R-LA-3], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7], Rep. Callahan, Sonny [R-AL-1], Rep. Lukens, Donald E. [R-OH-8], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7], Rep. McGrath, Raymond J. [R-NY-5], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Sisisky, Norman [D-VA-4], Rep. Thomas, Lindsay [D-GA-1], Rep. Valentine, Tim [D-NC-2], Rep. Rowland, J. Roy [D-GA-8], Rep. Clarke, James McC. [D-NC-11], Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5], Rep. Hatcher, Charles [D-GA-2], Rep. Hefner, W. G. (Bill) [D-NC-8], Rep. Tallon, Robert M. (Robin) [D-SC-6], Sen. Bunning, Jim [R-KY], Rep. Bateman, Herbert H. [R-VA-1], Rep. Sundquist, Don [R-TN-7], Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6], Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Hubbard, Carroll, Jr. [D-KY-1]

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Summary

Fire Safe Cigarette Implementation Act of 1988 - Reestablishes the Interagency Committee on Cigarette and Little Cigar Fire Safety to oversee the work of the Implementation Task Force. Establishes an Implementation Task Force to continue the work specified by the Cigarette Safety Act of 1984, including: (1) development of a validated test method to determine the ignition propensity of cigarettes and little cigars when in contact with upholstered furniture or mattresses; (2) development of performance data for current cigarettes, using the validated test method, so as to compare future cigarette performance; (3) study and computer modeling of ignition physics relating to cigarettes, little cigars, soft furnishings, and fabrics; (4) collection of data regarding the characteristics of cigarettes and little cigars, products ignited, and smokers involved in smoking-related fires as well as changes in the composition of smoke from modified cigarettes and little cigars, and societal costs from smoking-related fire injuries; and (5) commercial feasibility and economic impact of cigarettes and little cigars having reduced ignition propensity. Protects the confidentiality of trade secrets and confidential information provided to the Interagency Committee or the Task Force. Sets forth reporting requirements. Terminates the Task Force within three years and three months of this Act's enactment.

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Timeline

  1. 29 April 1988

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 April 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 April 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 May 1988

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

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