The legislation, which was co-sponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., comes as the use of e-cigarettes and vaping products has skyrocketed among minors across the country. “Kentucky farmers don’t want their children to get hooked on tobacco products in middle school,” McConnell said. Currently 14 states and the District of Columbia have made 21 the legal age to buy tobacco products, with eight states this passing their own legislation. Besides McConnell and Kaine, Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, has also been a major supporter for the Tobacco 21 movement. Altria, Juul and R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company have all voiced their support for McConnell’s legislation.

Source: Fox News May 20, 2019 20:26 UTC