US HR896 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 5-0)
Status: Introduced on March 11 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-03-11 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 11 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-03-11 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
This resolution directs the Department of State and the Department of Health and Human Services to encourage the United Nations and the World Health Organization to adopt policies to advance technology and innovation that can reduce the burden of death and disease caused from cigarette smoking.
Title
Reaffirming support of fundamental United States principles at the United Nations and encouraging the World Health Organization to embrace technological advancements in tobacco control.
Sponsors
| Rep. Guy Reschenthaler [R-PA] | Rep. Ann Wagner [R-MO] | Sen. Ted Budd [R-NC] | Rep. David Rouzer [R-NC] |
| Rep. Brett Guthrie [R-KY] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-03-11 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
| 2020-03-11 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Advanced technology and technological innovations
Alliances
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health promotion and preventive care
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
United Nations
World health
Alliances
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health promotion and preventive care
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
United Nations
World health
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/896/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres896/BILLS-116hres896ih.pdf |
