NATIONAL

Grade:  F		Nationwide Quitline: Minimal National Media Campaign: None Federal Coverage of Cessation Services: Minimal Smoking Health Fund: None
Grade:  D		The United States signed the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control on May 10, 2004 but it has not been sent to the Senate yet for ratification.
Grade:  F		On March 17, 2005, identical bills giving FDA the authority to regulate tobacco products were introduced in the Senate and House of Representatives. No action has been taken on either bill.
Grade:  F		Tax rate per pack of 20: 39 cents