Trump Budget Proposal Would Overhaul Tobacco Regulation Authority

The president announced a $5 trillion budget proposal, aiming to cut spending on foreign aid, the EPA, and the CDC, while suggesting changes to Medicare drug pricing to save consumers over $100 billion. A notable proposal involves moving tobacco regulation from the FDA to a new agency, which has been criticized for potentially delaying necessary actions against the vaping epidemic affecting youth. The budget proposal is unlikely to pass the Democratic-controlled House in its current form.

What potential impact could the proposed budget have on the FDA's actions?

Why is the president's budget proposal considered unlikely to pass?