Several U.S. lawmakers, including Senator Durbin and Representative Robin Kelly, are advocating for the ban on menthol cigarettes to protect public health. They highlight the disproportionate impact of menthol cigarettes on Black Americans, urging the White House and FDA to take action. Representative Josh Harder also emphasizes the negative health effects, particularly on children, caused by Big Tobacco's marketing strategies. Congressman Frank Pallone supports the removal of flavored tobacco products to combat addiction.
Big Tobacco uses menthol and other flavors to get people hooked on their products and make it harder for them to quit. I strongly support efforts to remove flavored tobacco products from the market. https://t.co/UTSHewwRVB
We have some of the highest rates of childhood asthma in the country. I know from personal experience - my brother and I both had it. Now Big Pharma is playing games with our families health and it has to stop. https://t.co/ZeperSUQn5
Thank you for sharing your family's story. Too many families in our nation have witnessed firsthand the devastating impacts of menthol cigarettes. The FDA must take action. #ProhibitMenthol https://t.co/0OpoV4iZfW
Black Americans represent 12% of the population but 50% of premature deaths from menthol cigarettes. As chair of the @TheBlackCaucus Health Braintrust, I’m urging @POTUS to proceed with the FDA's proposed ban on menthol cigarettes. #ProhibitMenthol
Powerful piece by two former Surgeon Generals. As Black physicians & public health experts, they explain why the White House must follow science & ban the sale of menthol cigarettes to save 238,000 Black lives from smoking-related death. https://t.co/Ja39PSM772
New poll shows that Americans, including Black Americans, strongly support the @FDATobacco rule prohibiting Big Tobacco from manufacturing menthol cigarettes. It’s time for the White House to finalize this public health rule to prevent cancer & save lives. https://t.co/aqzdFokrCX