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Sept. 19, 2019 Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Reduce Youth Tobacco Use & Vaping Epidemic Sen. Ed Markey, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to join @CongressmanRaja and @RepPeteKing in leading the bipartisan, bicameral Caucus to #EndYouthVaping. Like Big Tobacco before them, #VapingTargetsKids for a reason. They're trying to hook an entire generation on nicotine. We must not allow that to happen." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2019 Suozzi Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Address the Vaping and Smoking Epidemic Rep. Tom Suozzi
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "#VapingTargetsKids. In the last 2 years, the number of children using e-cigarettes has more than doubled. Today, more than 1 in 4 high-schoolers are vaping. And 10% of middle-schoolers are. @US_FDA must not drag their feet any longer. Ban e-cig flavors now to protect our kids." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2019 Capito, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Prevent Youth Suicides Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "8 deaths now from vaping. @US_FDA stop dragging your feet -- regulate these products. #VapingTargetsKids" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "It's time to start taxing e-cigs. The single best way to keep these products out of the hands of kids is to price it out of their range. That's why we passed taxes on cigarettes years ago, & it's why I'm introducing a bill later today to start doing the same to e-cigarettes." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Although #ChildMortality is declining, the world still lost 5.3 million children under 5 last year, mostly from preventable or treatable causes. That's why I support continued US leadership for maternal, newborn, & child health programs around the world." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "With 5M+ teens vaping, we must use all tools to confront this youth vaping epidemic. My Tobacco Tax Equity Act will establish the first federal e-cigarette tax & end tobacco tax loopholes that have been exploited for too long. Read about my bill here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2019 Udall, Collins Secure Federal Action to Address Lunch Shaming in Agriculture Funding Bill Sen. Susan Collins, ...
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Children shouldn't have to fear for their lives every day when they go to school, but that's the sad reality of living in America today. It breaks my heart. Leader McConnell, it's time to listen to the American people. Call a vote on the bipartisan background checks bill today." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2019 Rep. Takano Introduces Bill to Prevent the Trump Administration from Holding Immigrant Children In Detention Indefinitely Rep. Mark Takano
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "If President Trump is going to deny the science behind climate change, then Congress must step up and take the lead. That's why I'm joining @SenatorBennet & other @SenateDems to introduce the Clean Air, Healthy Kids Act. We must reject the President's anti-climate agenda." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "I commend the @CDCgov for the work they are doing to help children born with heart defects. Last year, @SenToddYoung and I passed legislation to increase this research, education, and support for our youngest patients." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "I had the chance to sit down with @KSHCF founder Kimberly Wade today, who shared her story about her son Jonny's fight with pediatric brain cancer. No family should have to go through that -- I'm immensely grateful for the work of Kimberly and her remarkable organization." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2019 McConnell Secures $7.84 Million for Family & Children's Place to Assist Children in the Louisville area Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 17, 2019 Heinrich Stands With Students In New Mexico And Around The World Calling For Action On Climate Change Sen. Martin Heinrich
Sept. 16, 2019 Durbin, Lightfoot, Jackson Working To Educate, Protect Kids In Response To Youth Vaping Epidemic Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2019 Tweet - "I am proud to stand with @ChicagosMayor, @ChiPubSchools CEO @janicejackson, and other leaders as we fight the youth vaping epidemic. #VapingTargetsKids and we must take immediate action to educate our children so they are not sentenced to a lifetime of addiction." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2019 Fox News "Sunday Morning Features" - Interview with Sen. Blackburn Sen. Marsha Blackburn
Sept. 14, 2019 Gov. Justice wears maroon in honor of Alex Miller, issues video message in support of Roane County community Sen. Jim Justice
Sept. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Please tell me President Trump's latest tweet does not mean he has second thoughts about vaping. Five million kids are already hooked & need a President who's on their side." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2019 Reps. Tipton and Malinowski Introduce Resolution Promoting School Bus Safety Month Rep. Josh Gottheimer, ...
Sept. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Adams, U.S. Surgeon General - Durbin Calls On Surgeon General To Launch National Strategy To Educate, Prevent, & Respond To Youth Vaping Epidemic Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2019 Tweet - "I sent a letter to @Surgeon_General today, asking him to develop a national plan to respond to the youth vaping epidemic. After years of @US_FDA inaction, 5 million children are vaping today--many of whom are now addicted to nicotine. We must provide them the help they need." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - 35+ Members Demands Answers from DHS about Appalling Treatment of Children, Deprivation of Menstrual Hygiene Products to Girls Detained at the Bor Rep. Salud Carbajal, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 House oversight panel to hold hearing on Trump administration's care of migrant children Rep. Diana DeGette
Sept. 12, 2019 E&C oversight subcommittee to hold hearing on Trump Administration's care for unaccompanied children Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Reps. Madeleine Dean, Karen Bass, Michael Turner, and Steve Stivers Introduce Legislation to Help Former Foster Care Youth Obtain Housing Rep. Madeleine Dean
Sept. 12, 2019 Congressman Kim, Congresswomen Dean and Torres Small introduce bill to protect military children from PFAS dangers Rep. Madeleine Dean, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Durbin, Bipartisan Group Of Senators Meet With FDA Commissioner, Push For Strong Enforcement To Address Youth Vaping Epidemic Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "In my meeting today with @FDACommissioner, I wanted to convey a clear message: #VapingTargetsKids. Nationwide, 5 million children are vaping today -- more than 1 in 4 high schoolers - and it's because of JUUL and mint/fruit/candy flavors like unicorn milk and gummy bear." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "#VapingTargetsKids. Just look at the flavors on the market today. Unicorn milk, bubble gum, gummy bear. These aren't aimed at a 50-year-old chain smoker trying to quit cigarettes. They're designed to attract children, and they're working. It's time @US_FDA puts an end to it." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "In addition to @AmerMedicalAssn, we now have @LungAssociation warning against the use of e-cigarettes and calling on @US_FDA to use their power to stop this epidemic. #VapingTargetsKids" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "#VapingTargetsKids, and these flavors--mint, menthol, gummy bear, Unicorn Milk, lung candy--have been essential to the industry luring children into this new addiction. I will closely review @US_FDA's guidance. Finally, @US_FDA is doing its job." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Administration promises to take flavored vaping pods off the market. With an e-cigarette epidemic in our schools, this action is long overdue but welcome. #VapingTargetsKids End kids vaping now." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Durbin Statement On FDA E-Cigarette Announcement Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Subcommittee Chairman Krishnamoorthi Issues Statement on Administration's Plan to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes Following Information Unveiled by Oversight Subcommittee Investigation Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Educating our nation's students is a responsibility we cannot afford to take lightly. Wonderful to sit down today with @janicejackson, CEO of @ChiPubSchools, to talk education policy, the Chicago HEAL initiative, and ending youth vaping." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Committees to hold joint hearing on global youth climate movement Rep. Kathy Castor
Sept. 11, 2019 Wyden, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Tax E-Cigarettes Sen. Ron Wyden
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Today, 1 out of 5 high-schoolers nationwide are vaping -- an increase of 80% over the last year. They were told--by JUUL--that it's a safe alternative to tobacco. It's not. We need @US_FDA to step up today, or this deadly epidemic is only going to grow. #VapingTargetsKids" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Letter to Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of Committee on Appropriations and Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations - Warren, Booker, Colleagues, Call on Senate Appropriators to Prioritize Affordable Housing, Child Care, and Climate Change in Budget Negotiations Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Sept. 10, 2019 Reps. Trone, Wild, Fitzpatrick, Dingell, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Children Affected by the Opioid Epidemic Access Free School Meals Rep. Debbie Dingell, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "The suicide rate for Black children exceeded that of White children for the first time ever in 2018. @TheBlackCaucus is committed to combating this crisis and identifying solutions through the CBC Taskforce on Black Youth Suicide & Mental Health. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - ".@TobaccoFreeKids has it right. We must ban flavored e-cigarettes to protect our children. Vaping companies like JUUL are targeting kids for a reason - we can't let them hook an entire generation of young people on nicotine." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Wyden Statement on Elizabeth Darling Confirmation to HHS Administration on Children, Youth and Families Sen. Ron Wyden
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "This morning at @LurieChildrens I once again urged @US_FDA to immediately ban all e-cigarette flavors and devices that have not been approved by the agency. Young, healthy people are getting sick and dying and the Acting FDA Commissioner has the power to do something about it." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Illinois school alert: with 20% of our high schoolers vaping, it's time for every school in the state to call an assembly and tell the deadly truth about e-cigarettes. VAPING TARGETS KIDS. EXPEL VAPING FROM OUR SCHOOLS." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen. Jack Reed
Date Title Politician
Sept. 19, 2019 Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Reduce Youth Tobacco Use & Vaping Epidemic Sen.Ed Markey, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to join @CongressmanRaja and @RepPeteKing in leading the bipartisan, bicameral Caucus to #EndYouthVaping. Like Big Tobacco before them, #VapingTargetsKids for a reason. They're trying to hook an entire generation on nicotine. We must not allow that to happen." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2019 Suozzi Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Address the Vaping and Smoking Epidemic Rep.Tom Suozzi
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "#VapingTargetsKids. In the last 2 years, the number of children using e-cigarettes has more than doubled. Today, more than 1 in 4 high-schoolers are vaping. And 10% of middle-schoolers are. @US_FDA must not drag their feet any longer. Ban e-cig flavors now to protect our kids." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2019 Capito, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Prevent Youth Suicides Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "8 deaths now from vaping. @US_FDA stop dragging your feet -- regulate these products. #VapingTargetsKids" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "It's time to start taxing e-cigs. The single best way to keep these products out of the hands of kids is to price it out of their range. That's why we passed taxes on cigarettes years ago, & it's why I'm introducing a bill later today to start doing the same to e-cigarettes." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Although #ChildMortality is declining, the world still lost 5.3 million children under 5 last year, mostly from preventable or treatable causes. That's why I support continued US leadership for maternal, newborn, & child health programs around the world." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "With 5M+ teens vaping, we must use all tools to confront this youth vaping epidemic. My Tobacco Tax Equity Act will establish the first federal e-cigarette tax & end tobacco tax loopholes that have been exploited for too long. Read about my bill here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2019 Udall, Collins Secure Federal Action to Address Lunch Shaming in Agriculture Funding Bill Sen.Susan Collins, ...
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Children shouldn't have to fear for their lives every day when they go to school, but that's the sad reality of living in America today. It breaks my heart. Leader McConnell, it's time to listen to the American people. Call a vote on the bipartisan background checks bill today." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2019 Rep. Takano Introduces Bill to Prevent the Trump Administration from Holding Immigrant Children In Detention Indefinitely Rep.Mark Takano
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "If President Trump is going to deny the science behind climate change, then Congress must step up and take the lead. That's why I'm joining @SenatorBennet & other @SenateDems to introduce the Clean Air, Healthy Kids Act. We must reject the President's anti-climate agenda." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "I commend the @CDCgov for the work they are doing to help children born with heart defects. Last year, @SenToddYoung and I passed legislation to increase this research, education, and support for our youngest patients." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "I had the chance to sit down with @KSHCF founder Kimberly Wade today, who shared her story about her son Jonny's fight with pediatric brain cancer. No family should have to go through that -- I'm immensely grateful for the work of Kimberly and her remarkable organization." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2019 McConnell Secures $7.84 Million for Family & Children's Place to Assist Children in the Louisville area Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 17, 2019 Heinrich Stands With Students In New Mexico And Around The World Calling For Action On Climate Change Sen.Martin Heinrich
Sept. 16, 2019 Durbin, Lightfoot, Jackson Working To Educate, Protect Kids In Response To Youth Vaping Epidemic Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2019 Tweet - "I am proud to stand with @ChicagosMayor, @ChiPubSchools CEO @janicejackson, and other leaders as we fight the youth vaping epidemic. #VapingTargetsKids and we must take immediate action to educate our children so they are not sentenced to a lifetime of addiction." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2019 Fox News "Sunday Morning Features" - Interview with Sen. Blackburn Sen.Marsha Blackburn
Sept. 14, 2019 Gov. Justice wears maroon in honor of Alex Miller, issues video message in support of Roane County community Sen.Jim Justice
Sept. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Please tell me President Trump's latest tweet does not mean he has second thoughts about vaping. Five million kids are already hooked & need a President who's on their side." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2019 Reps. Tipton and Malinowski Introduce Resolution Promoting School Bus Safety Month Rep.Josh Gottheimer, ...
Sept. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Adams, U.S. Surgeon General - Durbin Calls On Surgeon General To Launch National Strategy To Educate, Prevent, & Respond To Youth Vaping Epidemic Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2019 Tweet - "I sent a letter to @Surgeon_General today, asking him to develop a national plan to respond to the youth vaping epidemic. After years of @US_FDA inaction, 5 million children are vaping today--many of whom are now addicted to nicotine. We must provide them the help they need." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - 35+ Members Demands Answers from DHS about Appalling Treatment of Children, Deprivation of Menstrual Hygiene Products to Girls Detained at the Bor Rep.Salud Carbajal, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 House oversight panel to hold hearing on Trump administration's care of migrant children Rep.Diana DeGette
Sept. 12, 2019 E&C oversight subcommittee to hold hearing on Trump Administration's care for unaccompanied children Rep.Diana DeGette, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Reps. Madeleine Dean, Karen Bass, Michael Turner, and Steve Stivers Introduce Legislation to Help Former Foster Care Youth Obtain Housing Rep.Madeleine Dean
Sept. 12, 2019 Congressman Kim, Congresswomen Dean and Torres Small introduce bill to protect military children from PFAS dangers Rep.Madeleine Dean, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Durbin, Bipartisan Group Of Senators Meet With FDA Commissioner, Push For Strong Enforcement To Address Youth Vaping Epidemic Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "In my meeting today with @FDACommissioner, I wanted to convey a clear message: #VapingTargetsKids. Nationwide, 5 million children are vaping today -- more than 1 in 4 high schoolers - and it's because of JUUL and mint/fruit/candy flavors like unicorn milk and gummy bear." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "#VapingTargetsKids. Just look at the flavors on the market today. Unicorn milk, bubble gum, gummy bear. These aren't aimed at a 50-year-old chain smoker trying to quit cigarettes. They're designed to attract children, and they're working. It's time @US_FDA puts an end to it." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "In addition to @AmerMedicalAssn, we now have @LungAssociation warning against the use of e-cigarettes and calling on @US_FDA to use their power to stop this epidemic. #VapingTargetsKids" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "#VapingTargetsKids, and these flavors--mint, menthol, gummy bear, Unicorn Milk, lung candy--have been essential to the industry luring children into this new addiction. I will closely review @US_FDA's guidance. Finally, @US_FDA is doing its job." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Administration promises to take flavored vaping pods off the market. With an e-cigarette epidemic in our schools, this action is long overdue but welcome. #VapingTargetsKids End kids vaping now." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Durbin Statement On FDA E-Cigarette Announcement Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Subcommittee Chairman Krishnamoorthi Issues Statement on Administration's Plan to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes Following Information Unveiled by Oversight Subcommittee Investigation Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Educating our nation's students is a responsibility we cannot afford to take lightly. Wonderful to sit down today with @janicejackson, CEO of @ChiPubSchools, to talk education policy, the Chicago HEAL initiative, and ending youth vaping." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Committees to hold joint hearing on global youth climate movement Rep.Kathy Castor
Sept. 11, 2019 Wyden, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Tax E-Cigarettes Sen.Ron Wyden
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Today, 1 out of 5 high-schoolers nationwide are vaping -- an increase of 80% over the last year. They were told--by JUUL--that it's a safe alternative to tobacco. It's not. We need @US_FDA to step up today, or this deadly epidemic is only going to grow. #VapingTargetsKids" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Letter to Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of Committee on Appropriations and Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations - Warren, Booker, Colleagues, Call on Senate Appropriators to Prioritize Affordable Housing, Child Care, and Climate Change in Budget Negotiations Sen.Elizabeth Warren
Sept. 10, 2019 Reps. Trone, Wild, Fitzpatrick, Dingell, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Children Affected by the Opioid Epidemic Access Free School Meals Rep.Debbie Dingell, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "The suicide rate for Black children exceeded that of White children for the first time ever in 2018. @TheBlackCaucus is committed to combating this crisis and identifying solutions through the CBC Taskforce on Black Youth Suicide & Mental Health. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - ".@TobaccoFreeKids has it right. We must ban flavored e-cigarettes to protect our children. Vaping companies like JUUL are targeting kids for a reason - we can't let them hook an entire generation of young people on nicotine." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 Wyden Statement on Elizabeth Darling Confirmation to HHS Administration on Children, Youth and Families Sen.Ron Wyden
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "This morning at @LurieChildrens I once again urged @US_FDA to immediately ban all e-cigarette flavors and devices that have not been approved by the agency. Young, healthy people are getting sick and dying and the Acting FDA Commissioner has the power to do something about it." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Illinois school alert: with 20% of our high schoolers vaping, it's time for every school in the state to call an assembly and tell the deadly truth about e-cigarettes. VAPING TARGETS KIDS. EXPEL VAPING FROM OUR SCHOOLS." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen.Jack Reed
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