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H.R. 4493

To require health warnings to be included in alcoholic beverage advertisements and for other purposes.

Declares it to be an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act to advertise or cause to be advertised through magazines, newspapers, brochures, promotional displays, radio or television broadcasting (including cable broadcasting) any alcoholic beverage unless the advertising includes one of specified warnings.

Makes the Federal Trade Commission responsible for establishing and maintaining toll free numbers referred to in some of the warnings.

Sets forth requirements for the warnings, including rotating between the warnings.

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8](D-MA)Sponsor
34 cosponsors35 D2 R
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  1. CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Transportation and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee
  2. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  3. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.

    Transportation and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee
  4. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  5. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  6. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House