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H.R.4658 / 103rd Congress

Truth in Tobacco Labeling Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 27, 1994

Truth in Tobacco Labeling Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require tobacco product manufacturers to provide to consumers, through labeling, advertising, and promotion: (1) information on additives and constituents in tobacco products and smoke; (2) information on adverse effects; (3) warnings and directions for use; (4) contraindications; (5) warnings against use in pathological conditions; and (6) any other information deemed necessary by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Amends the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act to remove trade secret and confidentiality requirements from provisions regarding a report to the Congress on tobacco additives.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Shepherd, Karen [D-UT-2] · D–UT

Committees

  • Energy and Commerce Committee
14 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Introduced in House

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