The New York Times | Menthol Cigarettes Kill Many Black People. A Ban May Finally Be Near

Both the Senate and House are in session this week. The House will focus on legislation that would counter President Biden’s climate policies as well as promote domestic energy production. Lawmakers are also still trying to finalize an agreement on the remaining six appropriations bills, set to expire on Friday, though it was reported that the only unresolved funding bill is for the Department of Homeland Security.

Both the Senate and House are in session this week, although the House will adjourn early as Republicans head to West Virginia on Wednesday for their annual party retreat. Lawmakers have two weeks to negotiate and approve the remaining six government spending bills before March 22 to avoid a partial government shutdown. Additionally, the House will consider legislation this week that would require TikTok’s Chinese parent company to sell the platform or face a ban from operating in the United States. President Biden will also send to Congress his fiscal year 2025 budget proposal.

Marc Scheineson is quoted on the tobacco industry’s response to a Food and Drug Administration ban on menthol cigarettes.

Marc Scheineson is quoted on the timing for getting the Food and Drug Administration’s user fee reauthorization package to President Biden’s desk before Congress leaves for summer recess.

Marc Scheineson is quoted on the resignation of U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb and what it means to the agency’s proposed menthol cigarettes ban.