This is the response I received from Ohio Senator Rob Portman to the email I sent voicing my concerns about a flavor ban and how flavors are an important option for adults to quit smoking and continue to stay smoke free.
Dear Edwin,
Thank you for contacting me to in regards to the Administration’s announcement on banning flavored e-cigarettes. I am grateful to hear from a fellow Ohioan, and I appreciate the opportunity to discuss this issue.
As you may know, the FDA announced their intention to ban flavored e-cigarette products, including those used in a vape. This decision came after increased concern of the health hazards and the expanded use of these products by teenagers. In fact, the FDA’s National Youth Tobacco Survey found that from 2017-2018 there was a 78 percent increase in the number of high school students reporting the use of tobacco products in the last month. Middle school use rose 48 percent in the same time. This increase in youth tobacco use is alarming. Given this new evidence, I applaud the Trump administration for taking action to curb youth smoking rates. Banning flavored e-cigarettes is a key step to doing so, and I hope that Congress will follow up this progress by raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21.
As we move forward, I will work with my colleagues and stakeholders to pursue common-sense solutions to transform health care and achieve meaningful reforms that address the cost of care, which is ultimately one of the key determinants of access to coverage. For more information, I encourage you to visit my website at www.portman.senate.gov. Please keep in touch.
Sincerely,
Rob Portman
U.S. Senator
To me it sounds lame, misinformed, and out of context! Definately won't be getting my vote next election!
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Dear Edwin,
Thank you for contacting me to in regards to the Administration’s announcement on banning flavored e-cigarettes. I am grateful to hear from a fellow Ohioan, and I appreciate the opportunity to discuss this issue.
As you may know, the FDA announced their intention to ban flavored e-cigarette products, including those used in a vape. This decision came after increased concern of the health hazards and the expanded use of these products by teenagers. In fact, the FDA’s National Youth Tobacco Survey found that from 2017-2018 there was a 78 percent increase in the number of high school students reporting the use of tobacco products in the last month. Middle school use rose 48 percent in the same time. This increase in youth tobacco use is alarming. Given this new evidence, I applaud the Trump administration for taking action to curb youth smoking rates. Banning flavored e-cigarettes is a key step to doing so, and I hope that Congress will follow up this progress by raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21.
As we move forward, I will work with my colleagues and stakeholders to pursue common-sense solutions to transform health care and achieve meaningful reforms that address the cost of care, which is ultimately one of the key determinants of access to coverage. For more information, I encourage you to visit my website at www.portman.senate.gov. Please keep in touch.
Sincerely,
Rob Portman
U.S. Senator
To me it sounds lame, misinformed, and out of context! Definately won't be getting my vote next election!
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