[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H1243]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              TURNING THE TIDE IN THE YOUTH TOBACCO CRISIS

  (Mr. ENGEL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, our Nation is in the middle of a youth 
tobacco epidemic driven by the increasing popularity of flavored e-
cigarettes. In my home State of New York, youth e-cigarette use rose by 
160 percent between 2014 and 2018.
  I want to commend Chairman Frank Pallone for his work on H.R. 2339 
which will help turn the tide in this crisis. I would also like to 
thank the chairman for including my provisions in section 107 which 
update youth tobacco prevention awareness campaigns to include 
programming for Americans between the ages of 18 and 21.
  My provisions will help ensure that this group of young Americans is 
not left out and receives the support and education they need to avoid 
starting dangerous tobacco products.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to 
support Chairman Pallone's legislation and help pave the way for the 
first generation of tobacco-free Americans.

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