Durbin, Cicilline Introduce Bill to Ban Child Labor at Tobacco Farms
There is yet another attempt to prevent children from working in tobacco fields in the U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Rep. David Cicilline, D-R.I.,…
Another U.S. Senate Bill Seeks Massive Federal Tax Increase on Cigars, Other Tobacco Products
Another bill seeking to “close loopholes” in the federal tax code on tobacco products has been introduced into the U.S. Senate, and if passed, could…
Senate Bill Would Dramatically Increase Taxes on Cigars, Other Tobacco Products
A bill aimed at reducing maternal mortality introduced last month in the U.S. Senate would dramatically increase the federal excise taxes paid on tobacco products,…
Sen. Durbin Files Tobacco Tax Equity Act
Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., has introduced the Tobacco Tax Equity Act Of 2019, through which he seeks to establish the first federal tax on e-cigarettes,…
21 Senators Send Letter Urging FDA to Ban Flavored Tobacco, Menthol
Last month, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it would seek a ban on flavored tobacco—including flavored cigars—and menthol in tobacco products…
Senators Introduce Bill to Raise American Smoking Age to 21
Eleven Senators have introduced a bill that would raise the federal minimum age to purchase tobacco from 18 to 21 in the United States. The Tobacco…
Bill to Achieve Federal Tobacco Tax Equity Introduced in Senate
A bill has been introduced in the U.S. Senate that seeks to achieve tax parity among all tobacco products, which would mean an increase in…
Senators Push for Quicker Action on Proposed FDA Regulations
Yesterday, 11 Democratic senators sent a letter to Shaun Donovan, the director of White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) pushing for a quick decision…
New Federal Tax on Cigars Proposed
Earlier today, four Senators announced the Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act (TTERA), which they claim will help combat the illegal tobacco trade and discourage…
Bill to Lift Cuban Trade Embargo Introduced in U.S. Senate
A bill proposing to lift the more than 50-year-old trade embargo against Cuba has been introduced into the United States Senate, the latest in a…
Four U.S. Senators Propose Tobacco Tax Changes
Four U.S Senators, led by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) have introduced a piece of legislation that seeks to close loopholes in the tax code that have…
