The PROTECT Act directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to establish a comprehensive initiative to reduce e-cigarette and emerging tobacco product use among youth and young adults. The program includes conducting research on youth vaping patterns, product characteristics, and marketing strategies; developing clinical guidance for healthcare providers and schools; identifying prevention and cessation strategies; and creating a public awareness campaign about tobacco harms. The initiative will also provide ongoing funding to state, local, and tribal health departments through the National Tobacco Control Program to support prevention and cessation efforts. The bill authorizes $100 million annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, and requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit a detailed implementation strategy to Congress within 90 days of enactment.
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