The ACA is succeeding despite the Trump administration's efforts to tear it down.
Diana DeGette
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Diana Louise DeGette is a U.S. Representative for Colorado's 1st congressional district, having served since January 3, 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been a prominent advocate for health care reform and women's rights throughout her tenure in Congress. DeGette has played a significant role in various legislative efforts, particularly in expanding access to health care services. Her work has garnered support from organizations such as the National Association of Community Health Centers.
Last year, we saw the number of uninsured people in this country increase for the first time since the ACA was passed.
Under this administration, thousands of children and families have lost coverage of basic health services.
We know the Trump administration has taken numerous steps to sabotage the ACA.
I have sponsored legislation to increase the age to 21 for all of these products.
I am encouraged by this recent action, but FDA needs to provide additional details and a timeline for action.
Seniors like Cynthia deserve better. They deserve affordable medication, and it underscores why we must get this right.
This year, more than 27 percent of high schoolers report they are currently using e-cigarettes.
A major factor contributing to the continued dramatic rise of e-cigarette use among teens is the inundation of flavored products.
Youth, young adults, pregnant women, as well as adults who do not currently use tobacco products should not use e-cigarettes.
I would advise the panel that there are some other members who would like to ask questions.
The burden is on the cigarette companies to demonstrate that these products meet the FDA's health standards.
How far is the FDA prepared to go to protect the health and well-being of young people if it determines that these are unsafe?
We must act to protect the American people from the myths and the misunderstanding about these products.
I just want to clarify how this compliance policy of the FDA on the flavors is going to work...
But the reason why you are withdrawing it now is because there is substantial evidence that these flavors are appealing to teenagers and youths...
I really encourage you and I encourage the committee to move aggressively on this, otherwise other people are going to die.
It is my intention to move this critical legislation forward, and I hope that it will receive the strong, bipartisan support that it deserves.
The wide availability of flavored e-cigarette products, clearly designed for kids' consumption, are putting the interest of industry above the health of our kids.
This year alone, more than 27 percent of high schoolers report they are using e-cigarettes or vaping.
I haven't heard anything today to show why these products should be marketed.
Over the past several years, we have seen an acceptably high proportion of young people facing nicotine addiction.





