H.R. 1639 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2011
H.R. 1639 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Apr 15, 2011, sponsored by Bill Posey with 220 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 15, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 220
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2011 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bill Posey (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 52 Democrats, 168 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 15, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Apr 25, 2011)
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- H.R. 5: Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011
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