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Ashley Moody pressures FDA nominee to crack down on Chinese vapes
Christopher Murphy questioned the timing of Marty Makary's departure amid the administration's push to approve more flavored vapes.
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Published Sep 24, 2026
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At an FDA confirmation hearing, Sen. Ashley Moody pressed nominee Heidi Overton to commit to stronger action against illegal vapes, particularly products smuggled from China. Overton pledged to address the issue and find a solution.
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Ashley Moody
R · FL · SEN
Senator pressing the FDA commissioner nominee on enforcement against illicit vapes.
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Christopher Murphy
D · CT · SEN
Senator who questioned the timing of the FDA commissioner's departure before Moody's questioning.
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