A group of Washington Democrats are pushing to ban the use of electronic cigarettes on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol, according a report Wednesday.
“Given preliminary (federal) research finding harmful chemicals present in e-cigarettes, measures should be taken to ensure that the public is equally protected from the potential dangers posed by e-cigarettes and their vapor,” the group of seven lawmakers, led by Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, wrote in a letter obtained by The Hill.
The group also includes Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Edward Markey (D-Mass.), Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) and Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.).
The letter is only the latest effort by Democratic lawmakers to bring attention to the dangers of e-cigarettes.
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