HR 10807 · 95th Congress · Tobacco

A bill to eliminate racketeering in the sale and distribution of cigarettes, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1978-02-07· Sponsored by Rep. Railsback, Thomas F. [R-IL-19]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1978-02-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits commerce in contraband cigarettes. Defines "contraband cigarettes" as a quantity of more than 20,000 cigarettes, bearing no evidence of payment of applicable State cigarette taxes, which are in the possession of any person other than (1) a person licensed by the State where the cigarettes are found or by the Internal Revenue Service, (2) a common or contract carrier, or (3) a government agent in the performance of duties. Subjects dealers in cigarettes to such reporting requirements as the Secretary of the Treasury may prescribe.…

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Cosponsors (19)

12 Democrats7 Republicans