Lobbying. Most congressmen don't even know what an epi pen.Till the suit guy shows up with the cash and knowledge. There is VERY little altruism in politics.The motto is "god helps those who help themselves". Want to get the wax out of voters ears? Just promise lower taxes, less gubment, and all the guns you can fit into what ever space you have. Unfortunatly, WAX was all they had in their heads.