Congressman Don Davis’ Statement on the Indefinite Delay of the Menthol Cigarette Ban 

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) released the following statement following the Biden Administration’s decision to indefinitely delay a ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars:

“It's great to hear that the Biden Administration is paying attention to the voices of those who are familiar and would be most affected by a menthol ban,” said Congressman Don Davis. “They need to take the same exact approach when it comes to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. The decision to rip away 520 jobs by eliminating an F-15E squadron would be absolutely devastating for this economically distressed eastern North Carolina community and should be reconsidered immediately.”

In November 2023, North Carolina Congressman Don Davis and Congressman David Rouzer sent a letter to the Biden Administration requesting a full consideration of the economic impact of a ban on economically distressed communities throughout eastern North Carolina and rural America. In December 2023, the Biden Administration delayed a potential ban until April, before announcing an indefinite delay earlier today.