Tobacco Accountability Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 12, 1997)
Tobacco Accountability Act - Establishes the Tobacco Accountability Board. Requires tobacco manufacturers to submit to the Board within a specified time all documents in their possession relating to: (1) health effects of tobacco use, including addiction; (2) control of nicotine in tobacco products; (3) tobacco product marketing to children; and (4) a specified legal action. Requires the Board to: (1) make such information available to the public within a specified time; and (2) investigate and report annually on all matters relating to the tobacco industry.
Requires tobacco manufacturers to permit a Board-designated representative to attend and participate in their board or executive meetings.
Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require compliance with this Act.
What just happenedJun 18, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 12, 1997
- Jun 18, 1997CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Jun 12, 1997IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jun 12, 1997IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 12, 1997IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House