The purpose of this legislation is to address the rising use of e-cigarettes among youth and young adults. It aims to create a comprehensive initiative that focuses on reducing this usage and preventing nicotine addiction in younger populations. The initiative is called the Reducing Youth Use of E-Cigarettes Initiative, or the PROTECT Act. Key provisions of the initiative include several research and action components. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will conduct extensive research on how youth and young adults use e-cigarettes and other tobacco products.