House
Aug 21, 1997To make exports of tobacco products and the advertising of tobacco products abroad subject to the restrictions on labeling and advertising applicable to tobacco products in the United States, and for other purposes.
Summary
Official
International Tobacco Responsibility Act of 1997 - Makes it unlawful to export to a foreign country cigarettes or smokeless tobacco products manufactured, imported, or packaged for distribution in the United States, unless in the country's primary language: (1) the package bears one of the specified warnings; and (2) the advertising bears one of the specified warnings. Authorizes the...
Bill Progress
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Introduced(7/10/97)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
LD
Mr. Doggett
House (D) Texas – 37
Cosponsors (3)
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
Aug 21, 1997