Federal Tobacco to 21 Act supported by Health Groups
May 31, 2019
Washington, D.C. – Health groups Tobacco-Free Kids, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Heart Association, American Lung Association and American Academy of Pediatrics have come together for a joint statement about the Federal Tobacco to 21 Act.
Our public health and medical organizations strongly support the Tobacco to 21 Act, legislation introduced in Congress that prohibits the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21 nationwide.
Federal Tobacco to 21 Act Legislation to Raise the Tobacco Sales Age to 21 Nationwide.
Leading Health Organizations Seek to Intervene in Defense of FDA Rule on E-Cigarettes, Cigars
July 25, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Six leading public health organizations today asked federal courts to allow them to intervene in two lawsuits brought by the electronic cigarette and cigar industries against the Food and Drug Administration’s 2016 rule establishing public health oversight of e-cigarettes, cigars and other previously unregulated tobacco products.
The groups expressed concern that the Trump Administration may not adequately defend the rule (known as the “deeming rule”) or may seek to weaken or rescind it, putting the health of children and the public at risk.
Groups Express Concern Administration May Not Adequately Defend Essential Public Health Regulations Against Industry Challenges.
