Federal Tobacco 21 Law FAQ

Federal Tobacco 21 Law FAQ

In December 2019, Congress passed, and the President signed, a $1.37 trillion spending bill that included a provision to raise the minimum legal sales age for all tobacco products from 18 to 21 nationwide. Upon the President’s signature, the age change became effective immediately. The Preventing Tobacco Addiction Foundation/Tobacco 21 is gratified that this common-sense prevention policy is in place at the federal level; however, there is continued opportunity to help strengthen enforcement on a local, state, and national level.