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Policy

Legacy takes evidence-based policy positions on important issues in tobacco control. In accordance with the Master Settlement Agreement, Legacy does not advocate for or against specific legislation. Our policy positions  inform policymakers and public health advocates on critical tobacco control issues impacting the United States.

In addition to authoring policy papers, Legacy engages policymakers and stakeholders through the regulatory process as well as through educational outreach, including briefings, presentations and other events to highlight the state of tobacco use today and the most effective ways to reduce tobacco-related death and disease. 

Primary Issues Include:

Implementation of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Tobacco Control Act) – See comments Legacy has submitted to federal agencies here.

• Menthol Cigarettes – Find more information on Legacy's policy work in this area here. 

• Smoking in the Movies – Find Legacy's policy paper on this issue here.

• Cigars, Cigarillos & Little Cigars – See more information here.
  

Collaborations & Partnerships

Legacy collaborates on policy issues with many national organizations with the shared goal to reduce tobacco use in the U.S., including:

• American Academy of Pediatrics 
• American Cancer Society 
• American Heart Association
• American Lung Association
• Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids
• Partnership for Prevention