As you may have heard, the Tobacco Modernization and Compliance Act of 2010 passed the Senate last Wednesday by a vote of 63-4! Though slightly amended, the bill still accomplishes our goal of restricting youth access to new dissolvable tobacco products like Sticks, Strips and Orbs. THANK YOU to all who took action and contacted your Senator!
We expect the amended bill will be up in the House for a vote TODAY! Don't forget to follow the link below to contact your Representative:
Support the Tobacco Modernization and Compliance Act in the House
The Tobacco Industry hasn't given up. Neither will we. The American Heart Association and other tobacco control advocates support the Tobacco Modernization and Compliance Act of 2010 (Senate File 3055/House File 3467), a bill that will:
-Expand the definition of tobacco products to include any product that contains tobacco and is intended for human consumption. This change ensures that the new dissolvable tobacco products that are candy flavored and resemble mints and breath strips are taxed and regulated as tobacco products.
-Require all tobacco products to be sold behind the counter and ensure youth do not have easy access to these products.
-Prevent the sale of new tobacco products and e-cigarettes to youth.
Just click on the link below to send your message now:
Support the Tobacco Modernization and Compliance Act in the House
Thank you for your support on this important health issue.
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