FDA Raises Minimum Age To Purchase Tobacco Products To 21

The US raised the legal age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21, affecting cigarettes, cigars, and vape products. This change is part of a $1.4 trillion spending package signed by President Trump, which also funds the US-Mexico border wall and mental health programs. The legislation, supported by both parties, was introduced by Mitch McConnell and Tim Kaine. Initially, the FDA had up to six months to amend policies, but it is now illegal to sell tobacco to anyone under 21. Prior to this, 19 states and DC had already set the age at 21.

What is the new legal age to purchase tobacco products in the US?

• 21

• 18

• 20

• 19

Which of the following was NOT part of the $1.4 trillion spending package?

• Funding for mental health programs

• Funding for renewable energy projects

• Raising the legal age for tobacco purchase

• Funding for the US-Mexico border wall

Who introduced the tobacco legislation in the Senate?

• Senator Bernie Sanders

• Senator Tim Kaine

• Senator Elizabeth Warren

• Senator Mitch McConnell

How long could the FDA have taken to amend its policies for the new tobacco law?

• 6 months

• 3 months

• 12 months

• 9 months

How many states had already raised the minimum age for tobacco purchase to 21 before the federal law?

• 30

• 25

• 19

• 15