House Committee Approves Bill Taxing E-Cigarette Products

The House Ways and Means Committee approved a bill to tax nicotine in vaping products at the same rate as traditional tobacco, aiming to reduce youth usage and address the vaping epidemic. The bill proposes a $27.81 per gram excise tax, with hopes to generate $10 billion for health initiatives. It excludes FDA-approved nicotine therapies and already taxed tobacco products. The bill passed the committee and awaits a full house vote.

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