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H.R. 4944 (96th)

Home Health and Safety Act of 1979

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Introduced

24 July 1979

Last action

24 July 1979 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

Sponsors

Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19]

Subjects

Environment

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2 September 2025

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Summary

Home Health and Safety Act of 1979 - Prohibits manufacturers of cigarettes or little cigars for sale or distribution in commerce from adding substances which permit the continued burning of such cigarettes or little cigars if left unattended. Sets a fine of not more than $10,000 for a violation of this Act. Grants district courts jurisdiction to restrain such violations upon application by the Attorney General.

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Timeline

  1. 24 July 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 July 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 July 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

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