To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.
HR 2111 would exempt premium cigars from certain federal tobacco regulations under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It redefines "premium cigar" to include only cigars meeting strict criteria: made entirely of tobacco leaf (no filters, additives, or flavorings), handmade, and weighing over 6 pounds per 1,000 units. This exemption directly affects small, family-owned premium cigar manufacturers, shifting regulatory oversight from federal to state levels as determined by a recent court ruling. The bill cites data showing premium cigars are used primarily by adults (1% of U.S. adults), involve lower health risks than other tobacco products, and are rarely used by youth.
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Introduced Mar 14, 2025
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Mar 14, 2025
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Byron Donalds
RRepublican
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Adriano Espaillat
DDemocratic
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Brendan F. Boyle
DDemocratic
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Claudia Tenney
RRepublican
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Darrell Issa
RRepublican
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Dina Titus
DDemocratic
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Gabe Vasquez
DDemocratic
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Henry Cuellar
DDemocratic
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Jimmy Panetta
DDemocratic
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Jonathan L. Jackson
DDemocratic
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Ken Calvert
RRepublican
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