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S. 2439 (101st)

Sensible Advertising and Family Education Act

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

5 April 1990

Last action

5 April 1990 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Sponsors

Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN], Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH]

Subjects

Healthcare, Education

Source updated

26 August 2025

Healthcare · Education

Summary

Sensible Advertising and Family Education Act - Declares it to be an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act to advertise or cause to be advertised through magazines, newspapers, brochures, promotional displays, or radio or television broadcasting (including cable broadcasting) any alcoholic beverage unless the advertising includes one of specified health warnings. Makes the Federal Trade Commission responsible for establishing and maintaining toll free numbers for assistance referred to in some of the warnings. Sets forth requirements for the warnings, including rotating among the warnings.

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Timeline

  1. 5 April 1990

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 April 1990

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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