Millions of youth report using e-cigarettes, with many reporting current and daily use.
Why it matters: Vaping products in flavors and colors that appeal to youth are widely available and easy to access. Youth are particularly vulnerable to addiction and harm from the nicotine in such products.
Currently, e-cigarette manufacturers do not have to pay the same fees to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that makers of other tobacco products do.
The bottom line: The Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act would require e-cigarette manufacturers to pay user fees, providing additional resources for safety reviews, prevention of sales to minors, education for youth about the dangers of e-cigarettes, and increased oversight and enforcement.
How you can help: Send a letter to your senators encouraging them to cosponsor the Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act to help protect youth from the harms of vaping.
