Federal

Grade: F

Food and Drug Regulation of Tobacco:

On February 15, 2007, identical bills giving FDA the authority to regulate tobacco products were introduced in the Senate and House of Representatives. A committee has approved the Senate bill and a hearing has been held on the House bill.

Grade: F

Cigarette Tax:

Tax Rate per pack of 20: $0.39

Grade: F

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

Grade: D

Framework Convention on Tobacco Control:

The United States signed the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control on May 10, 2004, but it has not been sent to the Senate yet for ratification.

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