Bill114th CongressFiled Sep 8, 2016Health
H.R. 5955
Restore Charitable Contributions of Premium Cigars to the Troops Act of 2016
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 8, 2016)
Restore Charitable Contributions of Premium Cigars to the Troops Act of 2016
This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow charitable donations, including free samples, of traditional large and premium cigars to be given to members of the military or nonprofits supporting members of the military. Currently, free samples and charitable donations of tobacco products are banned.
What just happenedSep 8, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14](D-FL)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 R
2cosponsors1committees3actions
- Introduced in HouseSep 8, 2016
- Sep 8, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House