Pelosi: Tobacco Bill Will Better Protect Public Health and Help Stop America's Children From Smoking
Contact:Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi today released the following statement on House passage of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act by a vote of 326 to 102. The legislation grants the Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate the advertising, marketing and manufacturing of tobacco products.
"Smoking today is the number one cause of preventable deaths in the United States, robbing families of loved ones and costing our economy tens of billions of dollars in health care costs and lost productivity every year. By acting today, we will better protect public health and stop tobacco companies from hooking America's children on their deadly product.
"We appreciate the leadership of Chairmen Dingell, Waxman, and Pallone and the support of nearly 700 public health organizations, faith-based groups and others who helped make this victory for America's public health possible. We are hopeful that the Senate will soon act on this legislation so that we can send it to the President and take this enormous step toward a healthier America."