HR 9739 · 95th Congress · Tobacco

A bill to amend Title 18 of the United States Code to eliminate racketeering in the sale and distribution of cigarettes.

Introduced 1977-10-25· Sponsored by Rep. Eilberg, Joshua [D-PA-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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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.(1977-10-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits commerce in contraband cigarettes. Defines "contraband cigarettes" as a quantity of more than 20, with respect to which the applicable State cigarette taxes which have not been paid and 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 (10)

8 Democrats2 Republicans