S. 1147 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2009
S. 1147 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010), the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2009, became law — introduced on May 21, 2009, sponsored by Herb Kohl with 20 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 21, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 20
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 111-154
What it does
Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2009 or PACT Act - Amends the Jenkins Act to revise provisions governing the collection of taxes on, and trafficking in, cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. (Sec. 2) Revises the definition of "cigarette" to include roll-your-own tobacco and to exclude cigars.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
PACT Act
Sponsor
Herb Kohl (D-WI). Co-sponsors: 15 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 21, 2009
- Passed the SenateMar 11, 2010
- Passed the HouseMar 17, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentMar 19, 2010
- Became lawMar 31, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-154. (Mar 31, 2010)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Mar 17, 2010 · Passed387–25
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking ActHouse · Mar 17, 2010
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- S. 2950: Criminal History Background Checks Pilot Extension Act of 2009
- S. 1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2010
- S. 1053: A bill to amend the National Law Enforcement Museum Act to extend the termination date.
- S. 1749: Cell Phone Contraband Act of 2010
- S. 1132: Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act of 2010
- H.R. 2923: Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act of 2010
- S. 3397: Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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