The House Energy and Commerce Committee this week approved the Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act, which was introduced by Energy and Commerce Chair Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ), who highlighted ACC's advocacy efforts on this legislation during a health subcommittee markup.

The bill would increase the federal purchasing age of tobacco products to 21 years old, prohibit all flavored tobacco products, prohibit online sales of e-cigarettes, and ban flavored e-cigarettes and menthol cigarettes. The ACC Advocacy team continues to work with members of Congress and other stakeholders as the legislation moves to the floor for a vote.

This development comes days after ACC's Legislative Conference, where over 450 ACC members advocated for the bill during the annual Hill Day.

Keywords: ACC Advocacy, Tobacco, Smokeless, Tobacco, Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems, United States Food and Drug Administration, Public Health, Tobacco Products, Flavoring Agents

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