S. 982 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act
S. 982 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on May 5, 2009, sponsored by Ted Kennedy with 57 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 5, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 57
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the regulation of tobacco products by the Secretary of Health and Human Services through the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including through disclosure, annual registration, inspection, recordkeeping, and user fee requirements.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ted Kennedy (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 50 Democrats, 5 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 5, 2009
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably. (May 20, 2009)
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- H.R. 3961: Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009
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- H.R. 4872: Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010
- H.R. 3962: Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010
- S. 2781: Rosa's Law
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Committees
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