VIDEO: Congressman Don Davis Addresses FDA's Proposed Ban on Menthol Cigarettes in Powerful Speech on House Floor
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S.Congressman Don Davis addressed the U.S. House of Representatives, sharing his concerns about the proposed rule by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. He emphasized the potential impact on jobs and economic wellness.
WATCH the full video HERE.
See below for a transcript of Congressman Don Davis’ floor remarks:
Mr. Speaker: As the President is heading to North Carolina to talk about jobs, there is contemplation of finalizing a rule to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.
I want to make clear: I came to Congress to champion jobs, not get rid of them.
If finalized, this rule would rip jobs away from eastern North Carolina and our state.
We must be concerned about health and economic wellness – it's about the 27,000 jobs in North Carolina that hang in the balance.
Menthol cigarettes support over 6,000 jobs, with 2,000 in manufacturing alone.
These jobs aren't just numbers; they represent people, families, homes, and the American dream.
It’s about how we put food on the table and send our kids to school.
Wiping out these jobs is unacceptable.
I will stay in this fight today, tomorrow, and into the future for eastern North Carolina.
Mr. Speaker, I yield back.
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