Smoking Bill Approved By Committee

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Smoking Bill Approved By Committee

U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, Vice Chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, joined her colleagues today in approving The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act during the committee markup. The measure gives the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) jurisdiction to regulate tobacco. U.S. Rep. DeGette secured a provision in the bill that requires a study and report on the public health implications of raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco products.

"The tobacco industry routinely targets young people through its marketing techniques," said DeGette. "We must stay focused on stopping tobacco companies from hooking a new generation on their deadly products. This bill gives the FDA the tools it needs to both improve public health and save lives."

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