United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 5934 — Stop Tobacco Smuggling in the Territories Act of 2012

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Stop Tobacco Smuggling in the Territories Act of 2012 - Amends the federal criminal code to include American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam in the definition of "state" for purposes of provisions prohibiting trafficking in contraband cigarettes and smokeless tobacco.

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Action History

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6355)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5934.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6355-6357)

  6. Mr. Coble moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  7. Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

  8. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5934 do?
Stop Tobacco Smuggling in the Territories Act of 2012 - Amends the federal criminal code to include American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam in the definition of "state" for purposes of provisions prohibiting trafficking in contraband cigarettes and smokeless tobacco.
Who sponsors HR 5934?
HR 5934 is sponsored by Eni Faleomavaega (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 5934?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 5934?
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