Schatz Statement On Tobacco To 21

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) released the following statement on an agreement to include legislation to raise the federal tobacco age of sale to 21 in the Lower Health Care Costs Act.

“We are making progress on Tobacco to 21. I’m pleased that Chairman Alexander worked with Ranking Member Murray and me to strip a loophole that gave Big Tobacco an opening to undermine strong anti-tobacco proposals at the state level. I look forward to continuing our work to pass legislation – without loopholes – that will raise the tobacco age, prevent addiction, and save lives.”

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