Kentucky Congressman Backs ‘Nicotine Tax,’ Exempts Cigarettes

Congressman John Yarmuth (D-KY), Chairman of the House Budget Committee, inserted a nicotine tax into the $3.5 trillion federal spending bill—but exempted cigarettes.

Meet Congressman John Yarmuth (D-KY), Chairman of the House Budget Committee. He is directly responsible for inserting the destructive vape tax in the spending bill. THREAD pic.twitter.com/mI0tM2OlQT

— American Vapor Manufacturers (@VaporAmerican) November 8, 2021