Government Relations

Responsible and effective government relations are an important part of Altria Group's business, and we understand that how our companies interact with governments is a critical element in how society judges whether Altria Group and its operating companies are acting responsibly.

Our tobacco businesses require extensive contact with government officials, including regulators and legislators. Altria Group's companies are interested in a wide range of policy issues, including marketing limitations, product regulation, excise taxes and environmental regulations.

Our companies interact in an open and honest manner with government organizations and representatives and support public policy in ways that strive to be beneficial to Altria Group and the majority of its stakeholders. Our companies also work to be supportive of enhanced government regulation in key areas.

Government Affairs Structure View information about the structure of Altria Group's Government Affairs department. U.S. Political Contributions Learn how Altria Group and its companies' employees support issues that are important to the future of their respective company's businesses and stakeholders. Enhancing Regulatory Frameworks View information about our companies' efforts to support enhanced government regulation in key areas.

Related Information

On Altria.com:

• Altria Group's Corporate Structure

Philip Morris USA Web Resources:

• FDA & Tobacco
• Appeal Bond Cap
• Excise Taxes
• Contraband Trade
• Reduced Cigarette Ignition Propensity
• Youth Smoking Prevention
• Tobacco Settlement Agreements
• Cigarette Butt Litter Prevention
• Data Privacy and Security
• Immigration Reform