We've been caught flat-footed by the popularity of e-cigarettes among young people.

The bill we're considering today... fixes that problem.

It is time to do everything we can to end youth tobacco use.

This important discussion is happening at a critical juncture in the development of the internet ecosystem.

Gun homicide is the leading cause of death for African-American boys and men ages 15 to 34.

I thank Congressman Bobby Rush for inviting our committee to hold this hearing in Chicago and for his years of work to address gun violence.

I want to thank Congresswoman Robin Kelly, a leader on the issue of gun violence and for introducing H.R. 1114.

Thank you, again, Congressman Rush, for inviting our committee to hold this hearing in your district.

Is there anyone on the panel that does not agree that this--that gun violence is an epidemic and that we work through the public health lens to address it?

Mr. Kinzinger makes this hearing a bipartisan hearing, and we are grateful to him for being here today for his leadership.

I want to recognize first my friend and colleague, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky.

Thank you for the support that you just expressed for H.R. 8, the comprehensive background check legislation that is now at the doorstep of the United States Senate.