Senate hearing criticizes FDA and DOJ for not acting on illegal e-cigarettes.

Senators are angry at health and law officials for not stopping illegal e-cigarettes, which are a big business. These e-cigarettes, many made in China, are very popular with young people.

Senator Durbin showed pictures of colorful e-cigarettes with flavors like fruit and bubblegum. He asked why these products, clearly aimed at kids, are sold so easily.

The FDA, which approves e-cigarettes, says it has too many applications to process quickly. Meanwhile, illegal e-cigarettes keep appearing, and only a few companies have been stopped.

A student shared how she became addicted to nicotine through flavored vapes at a young age. Senator Tillis criticized the government's new task force on vaping as slow and ineffective.

Despite warnings, many companies continue to sell illegal vapes, especially disposable ones. Although teen vaping has decreased since 2019, it remains a serious concern.