House
Mar 12, 1982

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act and the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act to establish a national program under an Office of Smoking and Health to inform the public of the dangers from smoking, to change the label requirements for cigarettes, and for other purposes.

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Comprehensive Smoking Prevention Education Act of 1981 - Amends title XVII (Health Information and Health Promotion) of the Public Health Service Act to establish in the Department of Health and Human Services an Office of Smoking and Health to inform the public of the health hazards of cigarettes. Sets forth the Office's authority and duties, including conducting research and assisting...

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Introduced(11/12/81)
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HW

Mr. WAXMAN

(D) CA – 30

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Mar 12, 1982