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“The Chinese are getting richer while our children get sicker, and we’re putting an end to that.”
“The Chinese are getting richer while our children get sicker, and we’re putting an end to that.”

“The Chinese are getting richer while our children get sicker, and we’re putting an end to that.” —HHS Secretary following the seizure of more than 2 Million illicit vape products in nationwide sweep in September 2025

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“While federal authorities are our nation’s first line of defense, state officials have a duty to act when our most vulnerable citizens are put at risk…
“While federal authorities are our nation’s first line of defense, state officials have a duty to act when our most vulnerable citizens are put at risk…
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CUSP News
CUSP releases ad to help communities stay safe against the threats of illegal vapes over the holidays
CUSP releases ad to help communities stay safe against the threats of illegal vapes over the holidays
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CUSP Poll Finds 70% of Parents support Stronger Enforcement to Rid Communities of Illegal Vapes
CUSP Poll Finds 70% of Parents support Stronger Enforcement to Rid Communities of Illegal Vapes
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CDC Report Highlights Urgent Need for FDA to Address Illegal Disposable Vape Epidemic
CDC Report Highlights Urgent Need for FDA to Address Illegal Disposable Vape Epidemic

Communities United for Smart Policy (CUSP) Chairwoman Mary Bono released the following statement after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today released the 2023 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS).

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more than 6 million unauthorized
e-cigarettes worth over $120 million

were blocked from entering the United States by the U.S. FDA and CBP from January-September 2025.

IN THE NEWS
Op-Ed: The FDA (Finally) Embraces Harm Reduction for Smokers
Op-Ed: The FDA (Finally) Embraces Harm Reduction for Smokers
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Chinese Organized Crime Groups Using Dangerous Chemical Analog Compounds To Target American Youth
Chinese Organized Crime Groups Using Dangerous Chemical Analog Compounds To Target American Youth
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CUSP, Mayors Bring Illegal Vape Discussion to U.S. Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting
CUSP, Mayors Bring Illegal Vape Discussion to U.S. Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting
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CBP Bust of 18+ Million in Illegal Vapes Shows Enforcement More Important Than Ever
CBP Bust of 18+ Million in Illegal Vapes Shows Enforcement More Important Than Ever
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Recent FDA Authorization Is Bold Action By Trump Administration To Protect Youth and Our Communities
Recent FDA Authorization Is Bold Action By Trump Administration To Protect Youth and Our Communities
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President Trump to Prioritize Vape Epidemic in Upcoming China Meeting
President Trump to Prioritize Vape Epidemic in Upcoming China Meeting
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Cotton Introduces Bill to Eliminate Illegal CCP Vapes
Cotton Introduces Bill to Eliminate Illegal CCP Vapes
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Lawmaker Letter Warns of CCP Targeting US Military with Illegal Vapes, Calls for Action
Lawmaker Letter Warns of CCP Targeting US Military with Illegal Vapes, Calls for Action
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North Carolina Joins Other States in Illegal Vape Enforcement
North Carolina Joins Other States in Illegal Vape Enforcement
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SC Becomes 15th State to Pass Vape Registry Law to Crack Down on Illegal Vapes, Cut Off Criminal Profits
SC Becomes 15th State to Pass Vape Registry Law to Crack Down on Illegal Vapes, Cut Off Criminal Profits
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Vape Safety Act will Help West Virginia Fight Dangerous Youth Vape Use
Vape Safety Act will Help West Virginia Fight Dangerous Youth Vape Use
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Senators Call for Comprehensive Strategy to Combat Illegal Chinese Vapes
Senators Call for Comprehensive Strategy to Combat Illegal Chinese Vapes
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