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United States

Grade: A

Legislation giving the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulatory authority over manufactured tobacco products was signed into law by President Obama in June 2009.

Thumbs up to the Federal government for approving legislation giving the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulatory authority over tobacco products.

Grade: D
The United States signed the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, the world’s first public health treaty, on May 10, 2004, but failed to submit it to the Senate for ratification.
Grade: D

Tax rate per pack of 20: $1.01

Thumbs up to the Federal government for increasing the federal cigarette tax by 62 cents to $1.01 per pack.
*On April 1, 2009, the federal cigarette tax increased from 39 cents to $1.01 per pack.

Grade: F
Nationwide Quitline: Minimal
National Media Campaign: None
Federal Coverage of Cessation Services: Minimal
Smokers Health Fund: None