119th Congress · introduced in the House · Aug 6, 2026
PROTECT Act
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Latest action (Aug 6, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Aug 6, 2026)
Preventing Opportunities for Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction Act or the PROTECT Act
This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop a strategy and carry out a specific initiative to prevent and reduce the use of electronic cigarettes and emerging tobacco products among youth and young adults.
As part of the initiative, the CDC must
• conduct research and surveillance on types of products, patterns of use, health impacts, and other aspects of the use of such products by youth and young adults;
• evaluate prevention and intervention strategies and develop guidance for intervening and treating youth and young adults who use such products;
• identify effective messaging and communication efforts and implement a national public education campaign concerning the use of such products; and
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Tobacco
$2,890,000
Spent on own lobbying
…provisions of the bill Discussions related to FDA Guidance on Enforcement Priorities for Certain New Tobacco Products Marketed Without Premarket Authorization HR 10068/S 5312 PROTECT Act; all provisions of the bill S 4257 Resources To Prevent Youth Vaping Act; all provisions of the bill
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICANS FOR NONSMOKERS' RIGHTS · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICANS FOR NONSMOKERS' RIGHTS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Tobacco
Amount not reported
…ill would decriminalize and de-schedule cannabis. Monitor. H.R.6807: This bill would change rules around marijuana use and federally assisted housing. Monitor. H.R.10068: Preventing Opportunities for Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction Act. This bill creates requirements for the CDC, including funding for tobacco control pro…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. View filing
CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE KIDS · lobbying firm or registrant: CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE KIDS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Tobacco
$50,000
Spent on own lobbying
…al Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations. H.R. 9877/S.5066 Health, Equity, and Accountability Act of 2026 H.R. 10068/S.5312 Preventing Opportunities for Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction (PROTECT) Act Issues: CDC tobacco prevention and cessation programs and funding Co…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
TOBACCO-FREE KIDS ACTION FUND · lobbying firm or registrant: TOBACCO-FREE KIDS ACTION FUND
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Tobacco
$270,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ral Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations. H.R. 9877/S.5066 Health, Equity, and Accountability Act of 2026 H.R. 10068/S.5312 Preventing Opportunities for Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction (PROTECT) Act Issues: CDC tobacco prevention and cessation programs and funding Cong…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Tobacco
$70,000
Spent on own lobbying
…8646, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027; S 4257, Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act; H.R. 10068, Preventing Opportunities for Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction Act; S. 5312, Preventing Opportunities for Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CANCER ACTION NETWORK INC · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CANCER ACTION NETWORK, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Tobacco
$1,790,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ed guidelines under Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Preventing Opportunities for Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction (PROTECT) Act, H.R.10068, S.5312. This bill requires CDC to develop a strategy and carry out a specific initiative to prevent and reduce the use of electronic cigarettes and emerging t…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing