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S.294: Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2017
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 2, 2017
- Latest Major Action Feb. 2, 2017
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
21 (6 Democrats, 15 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Feb. 2, 2017
Bill Summary
Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2017 This bill 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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 2, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Feb. 2, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) |