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H.R. 1486: Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2023

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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.

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Sponsor and status

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Kathy Castor

Sponsor. Representative for Florida's 14th congressional district. Democrat.

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Last Updated: Mar 9, 2023
Length: 4 pages
Introduced
Mar 9, 2023
118th Congress (2023–2025)
Status

Introduced on Mar 9, 2023

This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on March 9, 2023. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.

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Cosponsors

1 Cosponsor (1 Republican)

Prognosis
1% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)
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History

Mar 25, 2019
 
Earlier Version — Introduced

This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 1854 (116th).
Jun 17, 2021
 
Earlier Version — Introduced

This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 3982 (117th).
Mar 9, 2023
 
Introduced

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H.R. 1486 is a bill in the United States Congress.

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