Families who smoke flavored cigarettes would need to quit or switch to regular cigarettes. Lower-income households spend a bigger portion of their budget on tobacco, so this could help them save money if they quit smoking.
$30,000-$60,000
Households that buy flavored cigarettes would have fewer smoking options and might quit or reduce smoking. This could lead to some health cost savings over time.
$60,000-$100,000
Families who smoke flavored cigarettes would need to switch to regular tobacco or quit. The financial impact would be small compared to their overall budget.
Over $100,000
Higher-income families who smoke flavored cigarettes would barely notice the cost difference if they switch to regular cigarettes or quit.
What you can do right now
Your voice carries more weight when it comes from the people a policy affects.
HR 8233, called the No CIG Act, is a federal bill being reviewed by Congress. The bill would ban the production, sale, and marketing of flavored cigarettes across the United States. This policy aims to protect public health, especially for young people who researchers say are more likely to try smoking when flavored options are available.