H.Res. 532 (111th): Providing for the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1256) to protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority to regulate tobacco products, to amend title 5, United States Code, to make certain modifications in the Thrift Savings Plan, the Civil Service Retirement System, and the Federal Employees’ Retirement System, and for other purposes.

Introduced:
Jun 11, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Jared Polis [D-CO2]
Status:
Agreed To (Simple Resolution)

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This simple resolution was agreed to on June 12, 2009. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.

Progress
Introduced Jun 11, 2009
Reported by Committee Jun 11, 2009
Agreed To (Simple Resolution) Jun 12, 2009
Cosponsors
none
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Last updated Jun 12, 2009.
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6/11/2009--Introduced.
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 1256 (Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act).

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