HR 1547 · 96th Congress · Arts, Culture, Religion

A bill to recognize the cultural tradition of the Pacific territories and possessions of the United States by allowing the possession of betel nut for personal use by residents of such territories and possessions.

Introduced 1979-01-25· Sponsored by Del. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large]· 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 Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1979-01-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Permits possession of betel nut for personal use, but not for commercial distribution, by residents of Guam, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands, in order to recognize the importance of such use in the cultural tradition of that region.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only