evidence from GAO, CDC, this committee and others has demonstrated that the use of e-cigarettes, little cigars and other unregulated products has increased dramatically, and this is due on part to inaction on the deeming rule.
Frank Pallone
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Frank Joseph Pallone is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 6th congressional district since 1993. A member of the Democratic Party, Pallone has been a prominent advocate for health care reform, environmental protection, and consumer rights. He has played a key role in shaping legislation related to public health and climate change, often speaking out against policies he views as detrimental to these areas.
Today we are finally holding a hearing on that law that was passed in 2009, which I authored, but we are focusing on a very narrow issue.
I've said many times since I took the lead on this issue over 2 years ago that on this one, the tragic prescription drug abuse epidemic in America, we are all in this together.
We also expect industry to step up and do more to minimize the risk of diversion.
Our legislation clarifies two definitions within the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) which is essential to providing a clear path forward for enforcement agencies.
I believe these stakeholders--physicians, pharmacies, and distributors who want to do the right thing--stand ready to work with law enforcement in combating prescription drug abuse.
There is no question that DEA has an important role in combatting drug abuse.
One of the bills under consideration today is one that I am proud to sponsor with Chairman Pitts.
I thank my colleague. Madam Speaker, throughout this debate, Republicans have been claiming that they are champions of working people, but that is not the case here. This is not the Save American Workers Act; it is the Sabotaging American…





