Vapor
Technology
Association
Our Mission
VTA’s mission is focused. Through innovative leadership in the industry, we strive to
- Promote greater public health through smart regulations and responsible public policies
- Transform the public debate around the vapor industry and dispel distorted and misleading information about vapor products
- Keep the vapor market open and competitive across the board
- Protect small business owners and their employees by ensuring the long-term viability of the vapor industry
These are just a few of the 1.5 million former Florida smokers who depend on flavored vapor. Please don't forget these 1.5 million voters @GovRonDeSantis https://t.co/a4AFPmDYrB
BREAKING NEWS: VTA Board Member E-Alternative Solutions received Acceptance & Filing letters from @FDATobacco for their Leap & Leap Go PMTA submissions! Great work by @VaporLawyer and the rest of the EAS team. Full announcement here: https://t.co/zm71b2W4fJ https://t.co/NJD4hmIdBE
One of VTA’s many assets is our chief economic strategist John Dunham who delivers important economic data on the real impact that proposed vapor regulations will have on businesses and state economies. @GuerillaEcon https://t.co/DFTm6xOend
These are the faces of the just a few of the small businesses that will be destroyed if @GovRonDesantis signs SB 810. Demand a veto now at https://t.co/vhbANwauoq! #FlaPol https://t.co/eqblyYZzUM
MONTANA: There’s still time to fight the Dept of Health’s proposed flavor ban! Take 2 minutes, make sure your voice is heard, and be sure to sign this petition from @AFPhq: https://t.co/xjhjGY6T1e #MTpol
VTA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: VTA Platinum Board member @VaporessoEcig continues to elevate their focus on innovation & investment in vapor technology, providing an exciting selection of products. Thank you for continuing to advance the industry. https://t.co/78YYixKFY8
VTA: Gov. DeSantis Veto SB810
March 20, 2020
VTA: “Now is the time to support, not close, small businesses.” Veto SB 810!
Dunham: SB 810 Will Lay Off 4,500 in Florida
March 19, 2020
Dunham & Associates: SB 810 will close hundreds of small businesses
HR 2339: Big Gift to Big Tobacco
February 27, 2020
Experts: HR 2339 will benefit Big Tobacco; hurt small businesses
NIH Funded Experts: Vapor Taxes Increase Smoking
February 27, 2020
Two NIH-funded reports conclude that HR2339 Tax Will Increase Smoking
HR 2339 Flavor Ban Will Decimate Small Business
February 26, 2020
HR 2339 will not protect youth and will shutter small businesses.
Federal Flavor Ban Economic Impact Analysis
November 22, 2019
Economist: flavor ban will kill 151,000 jobs; close 13K small businesses
VTA Responds to
CDC & FDA Statements on
Illicit THC Vape
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
VTA Applauds FDA’s Clear Statement on Avoiding Unregulated THC-Vape Products; Chides CDC for Continuing Misrepresentations.
NY Health Dept Warns About THC - Not Nicotine - Products
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
NY Health Department Clear Warning: Dangerous Substance Found in Illicit THC – Not Nicotine – Vapor Products
VTA Asks Health Officials to Speak Responsibly
AUGUST 29, 2019
VTA Issues First Statement on Reported Cases of Lung Illnesses.
Educate - Collaborate
Advocate
VTA’s Fourth Annual Conference Registration closing soon! Sign up now! Join us on Capitol Hill!
VTA Sues FDA Over Absence of PMTA Rule
VTA sues to force FDA to establish the long-awaited PMTA Rule & appropriate deadline for compliance.
VTA Marketing Standards
for the Industry
What We Do
U.S. Congress
Administration & Agencies
State Capitols
Education
Guidance
Public Affairs
Our Leadership
Tony is a government relations expert and litigator with 25 years experience in grassroots organizing, politics, state lobbying and the courtroom. Tony has spent the past decade defending vapor companies and companies in other heavily regulated industries against government over-reach. Tony brings his unique set of lobbying, legal, political and governmental experience to developing the strategic solutions that will enable vapor companies to succeed in a regulated world.
4 Priorities for our Members
Ensure the long-term
viability of the industry
Our Executive Leadership
