Bill106th CongressFiled Mar 21, 2000Health
H.R. 4042
FDA Tobacco Jurisdiction Act of 2000
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 21, 2000)
FDA Tobacco Jurisdiction Act of 2000 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) to give the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) jurisdiction over tobacco products as drugs or devices. Declares lawful a specified Federal regulation regarding tobacco. Deems, for tobacco, an action providing appropriate protection of public health to provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness. Mandates additional restrictions on marketing, advertising, and access. Provides for model state tobacco control programs. Repeals the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act and the Comprehensive Smokeless Tobacco Health Education Act of 1986.
What just happenedMar 30, 2000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-29](D-CA)Sponsor
38 cosponsors34 D4 R
38cosponsors1committees5actions50subjects
- Introduced in HouseMar 21, 2000
- Mar 30, 2000CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Mar 21, 2000IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Mar 21, 2000IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E371)
- Mar 21, 2000IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 21, 2000IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House