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Lisa Lacasse: Hearing on Combatting the Youth Vaping Epidemic

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Jun 15, 2024, 08:36

Lisa Lacasse: Hearing on Combatting the Youth Vaping Epidemic

Lisa Lacasse shared a post by ACS CAN on LinkedIn

“Thanks, Chairman Durbin and the Senate Judiciary Committee for holding a hearing today titled, “Combatting the Youth Vaping Epidemic by Enhancing Enforcement Against Illegal E-Cigarettes.”

Quoting ACS CAN’s post:

“ACS CAN thanks Chairman Durbin and the Senate Judiciary Committee for holding a hearing today titled, “Combatting the Youth Vaping Epidemic by Enhancing Enforcement Against Illegal E-Cigarettes.”

Just last month, ACS CAN and 77 leading public health organizations sent a letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and its enforcement partners at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Then, it urged them to use all the enforcement tools at their disposal against manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers to clear the market of unauthorized e-cigarette products, including flavored products that put young people at risk for nicotine addiction and other significant health harms.

ACS CAN is pleased to hear that the FDA and DOJ are establishing a federal multi-agency task force to combat the distribution and sale of illegal e-cigarettes, however, this task force will only be successful if it takes immediate action.

This means that all illegal e-cigarettes should be removed from the market immediately, especially flavored products that are intentionally marketed toward children.

Read the full letter from ACS CAN and partners.”

Source: Lisa Lacasse/LinkedIn and ACS CAN/LinkedIn

Lisa Lacasse, President of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), has an impactful leadership in healthcare advocacy. Leading ACS CAN’s nationwide public policy advocacy agenda with her oversight of a dedicated team in Washington, D.C., she ensures effective advocacy efforts at the highest levels.

Beyond her role at ACS CAN, Lacasse’s commitment to public health extends to serving on the board for the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. Her approach and dedication continue to drive positive change in the fight against cancer and tobacco-related diseases.