On January 31, U.S. Representative Cheri Bustos (IL-17), introduced the Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act, a bill that will combat teen vaping.
The bill, which has bipartisan and FDA support, will allow stronger oversight to the e-cigarette industry and increase awareness about the risks of e-cigarette use.
Congresswoman Bustos said in a press release that, “Vaping illness rates in Illinois have soared – that’s why I introduced legislation to help the FDA enforce the law, educate the public and regulate vaping companies. The health and well-being of our children and neighbors must be our top priority and this bill will increase prevention and awareness.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, e-cigarette use among high school students has jumped from 1.5 to 27.5 per cent from 2011 to 2019. The State of Illinois has the second highest number of vaping-related illnesses in the country, and is tied for the most vaping-related deaths.
