H.R. 662 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015
H.R. 662 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Feb 2, 2015, sponsored by Bill Posey with 169 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 2, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 169
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015 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: 24 Democrats, 145 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 2, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Feb 6, 2015)
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