Vape bill version 2022: Congress 'hijacks' stringent regulations

By Vera Files

Apr 15, 2022 12:05 am

IN an apparent rush to pass the vaping bill, the 18th Congress reversed itself without regard for legislative tradition or courtesy to a lone consistently dissenting colleague.

'Traditionally, we are allowed to ask the sponsor questions during the report on the bicam... The bicameral report was read past 9 last night [Jan. 25] ... It was not on the agenda and, therefore, I was not aware that it was going to be taken up,' said Sen. Pia Cayetano, who opposed the measure from the outset.

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