The PROTECT Act and the teen vaping epidemic Survey

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Survey time: 2 MINUTES

On March 7th, we received a report from the Senate Subcommittee on Investigations showing predatory practices by Juul and Puff Bar causing epidemic numbers of teen vaping addiction.

In October, the PROTECT Act (Preventing Opportunities for Teen E–Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction Act) was introduced to establish an initiative that authorizes funds over five years for enhanced research and education about the harmful effects of tobacco products to reduce youth use of e-cigarettes.

They would like you to weigh in on the main component of the bill and the recommendations from the report for an updated bill.

This survey follows principles of research ethics and survey design as referenced in A. Rubin and E. A. Babbie. (2017). Research methods for social work. Cengage. Completing this survey is voluntary; you can choose to stop answering the survey at any time. No personal information will be shared or analyzed with your responses. This survey draws on the Majority Staff Report by the Senate Subcommittee on Investigations: "The Youth Vaping Epidemic: Federal Regulation of E-cigarettes and the Rise of JUUL and Puff Bar," and the PROTECT Act (S. 3108)

The PROTECT Act and the teen vaping epidemic

Recommendations for Updating the PROTECT Act

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* 1. I am a Mother.

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* 2. There should there be a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) initiative that authorizes funds of $500 million over 5 years for enhanced research and education to reduce youth use of e-cigarettes.

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* 3. There should be enforced restriction of flavored e-cigarette products that promote youth tobacco product initiation and long-term use.

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* 4. There should be the same marketing restrictions on e-cigarettes as there are on cigarettes and other similar products, including sponsorship of athletic, music, or cultural events.

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* 5. There should be an update of federal laws governing the marketing of age-restricted products, such as e-cigarettes, that address current marketing practices.

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* 6. Congress should examine whether social media companies' age gating capabilities are effective, and companies should determine how these capabilities can be strengthened.

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* 7. Is there anything you would like to add based on what you have seen firsthand in your home or your community?

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* 8. Generally, I identify as

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* 9. I live in (state)

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* 10. My five-digit zip code is

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* 11. What is another issue that Count on Mothers should address? One that concerns you or impacts your child's health or safety.