About Altria Moving Beyond Smoking Responsibility Investors People & Careers Media Government Affairs The sale and use of our companies' tobacco products are subject to international, federal, state and local laws and regulations. Consistent with our Vision and Our Cultural Aspiration, Altria Group and its companies advocate on a wide range of public policy issues that affect our businesses. We do this through responsible and constructive engagement with government officials, retailers, wholesalers, adult consumers and other stakeholders. Participation in the political and public policy processes is vital to our business, serves the best interests of our shareholders, employees, trade partners and adult consumers, and is a necessary component of good corporate citizenship. Altria Group and its companies pursue our public policy objectives with integrity, responsibility and in full compliance with all laws. All of our political and public policy activities receive significant internal and external oversight, including active reviews by Altria’s Board of Directors. Additionally, our voluntary, wide-ranging disclosures provide meaningful information to shareholders, enabling them to understand our work in this area and to assess whether our activities may create any unnecessary risks. Public Policy Positions Altria’s commitment to our Vision means engaging actively and responsibly with policy makers at all levels of government. We engage to share who we are, where we are headed, and the vital role legislation and regulation play in shaping the future of our industry. Public Policy Positions Compliance & Oversight Our participation in political and public policy processes is subject to an extensive framework of laws, regulations, public disclosure, company policies and internal controls, including active oversight by Altria’s Board of Directors and senior management and regular internal audits. Learn More Disclosures & Transparency The use of company resources for political and public policy activities can be an important issue for shareholders. As such, Altria voluntarily makes extensive disclosures regarding these activities. Learn More Political Contributions Since 2007, Altria has disclosed information regarding political contributions made by each of its companies and its PACs. Read More Federal Lobbying Disclosures In compliance with the Lobbying Disclosure Act, Altria Client Services, on behalf of Altria's companies, files quarterly reports with the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives disclosing its federal lobbying activities and expenses. Read More State Lobbying Disclosures Each year, Altria Client Services, on behalf of Altria’s companies, files more than 400 reports disclosing its state-level lobbying activities and expenses. Read More Engaging with Others We advocate on public policy issues relevant to our companies by engaging responsibly with government officials, retailers, wholesalers, suppliers, adult consumers, employees and many other stakeholders. Read More Altria's tobacco operating companies engage with retailers, adult tobacco consumers and adults 21+ on legislative and regulatory issues through three websites as well as through three social media sites: Tobacco Issues Tobacco Issues provides information on current legislative and regulatory issues. - for tobacco retailers and trade members Citizens for Tobacco Rights Citizens for Tobacco Rights provides our stakeholders with information on proposed legislation. - for adult tobacco consumers You may also connect with us on Facebook and Twitter. Voices for Consumer Choice Voices for Consumer Choice provides adults with information on legislative issues related to adult consumer choice. - for adults 21+ You may also connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Operating Companies Philip Morris USA U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co. John Middleton Helix Innovations LLC Philip Morris Capital Corp. Other Links Submit Your Idea Contact Us Privacy CA Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Personal Information Terms of Use © 1999 - 2021 Altria Group, Inc.