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US S9

US S9
Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2019


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Introduced
01/03/2019
In Committee
01/03/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify the Food and Drug Administration's jurisdiction over certain tobacco products, and to protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing and distribution of traditional and premium cigars. This bill exempts traditional large and premium cigars from regulation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and from user fees assessed on tobacco products by the FDA.

AI Summary

This bill exempts traditional large and premium cigars from regulation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and from user fees assessed on tobacco products by the FDA. The bill defines a "traditional large and premium cigar" as a roll of tobacco that is wrapped in 100% leaf tobacco, bunched with 100% tobacco filler, contains no filter or non-tobacco mouthpiece, weighs at least 6 pounds per 1,000 count, and is either hand-rolled or made using a specific machine-rolling process in the United States. The bill also includes conforming amendments to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exclude traditional large and premium cigars from FDA oversight and user fees.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 01/03/2019)

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