Thursday (12.17.15)Late Tuesday night, an agreement was reached regarding the final language of the omnibus budget bill. Sadly, the provision that would have protected consumer access to vapor products was not included. However, this is by no means the end of our efforts to prevent the harm that will result if the FDA deeming regulations are finalized in the spring of 2016.
In fact, this is a great opportunity to urge Congress to
Even if you’ve already participated, please take a moment again to send a message to your lawmakers.
As we move forward, CASAA members and vapers everywhere should keep in mind that even in the worst case scenario of FDA deeming regulations being approved, there will likely be a grace period of two years (21 months) before the agency promises to start enforcing the rule. In that time, we are anticipating many threats to consumer access to e-cigarettes and other low-risk, smoke-free products at the state and local levels.
In advance of the 2016 legislative season, please urge your friends and family to join CASAA. Please urge your favorite retailer to display CASAA materials and educate their staff on the issues we are facing. There are millions of vapor consumers in the US, all of whom must become engaged if we hope to preserve access to these life-saving products.
We are asking consumers to express strong support for HR 2058 and urge your representatives to cosponsor this bill.
- Support HR 2058 – Send an Email
Please also print out our flyer and ask if you can post it in your local/favorite vapor shop:
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Thank you,
CASAA Legislative Team
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