Amendment requires that tobacco be included with alcohol and illegal drugs in the drug prevention programs authorized by the bill.

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Amendment Number
462
Description
Amendment requires that tobacco be included with alcohol and illegal drugs in the drug prevention programs authorized by the bill.
Purpose
An amendment to add language to the "findings" section of the Safe and Drug-Free Schools program dealing with the use of tobacco. The language proposed to be inserted seeks to demonstrate the widespread and early use of tobacco by children as well as to explain the risk of addiction to smoking resulting from ingestion of nicotine. Finally, the amendment seeks to provide education and information on the risks of tobacco use and make it available to children and families.
Congress
103
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Mar 9, 1994
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Durbin amendment (A024) Agreed to by recorded vote: 353 - 70, 1 Present (Roll no. 49).
Latest Action Time
17:50:07
Submitted Date
Mar 9, 1994
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 462 — Informed