119th Congress · introduced in the House · Mar 14, 2025
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.
Official title from Congress.gov
Latest action (Mar 14, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
View on Congress.govPolicy area: Health
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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AMERICANS FOR NONSMOKERS' RIGHTS · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICANS FOR NONSMOKERS' RIGHTS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Tobacco
Amount not reported
H.R.1798: End Tobacco Loopholes Act. This bill would provide tax rate parity among all tobacco products. Monitor. H.R.2111: An Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations. This bill would remove cigars from the definition of tobacco products and impact various…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. View filing
TOBACCO-FREE KIDS ACTION FUND · lobbying firm or registrant: NVG, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…of e-cigarettes, including premarket applications and enforcement against illegal e-cigarettes. FDA pilot program for the expedited review of nicotine pouches. H.R.2111 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations. H.R.6845/S.3569 - S.T.O.P. Illicit Vapes Act…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CIGAR RIGHTS OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 4, 2026 · issue area: Tobacco
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Federal regulation of tobacco products; H.R. 2111 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations; H.R.9260 - Departments of Labor, Health and…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CIGAR RIGHTS OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: DININO ASSOCIATES, LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Aug 3, 2026 · issue area: Tobacco
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
HR 2111 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICANS FOR NONSMOKERS' RIGHTS · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICANS FOR NONSMOKERS' RIGHTS
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Tobacco
Amount not reported
H.R.1798: End Tobacco Loopholes Act. This bill would provide tax rate parity among all tobacco products. Monitor. H.R.2111: An Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations. This bill would remove cigars from the definition of tobacco products and impact various…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. View filing
TOBACCO-FREE KIDS ACTION FUND · lobbying firm or registrant: TOBACCO-FREE KIDS ACTION FUND
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · amended · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Tobacco
$300,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Related Agencies Appropriations Act S. 4257 Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act H.R. 7567 Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 and Senate farm bill H.R. 2111, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations. Issues: CDC tobacco prevention and cessation…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
TOBACCO-FREE KIDS ACTION FUND · lobbying firm or registrant: NVG, LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…of e-cigarettes, including premarket applications and enforcement against illegal e-cigarettes. FDA pilot program for the expedited review of nicotine pouches. H.R.2111 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations. H.R.6845/S.3569 - S.T.O.P. Illicit Vapes Act…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE KIDS · lobbying firm or registrant: CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE KIDS
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Tobacco
$60,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Related Agencies Appropriations Act S. 4257 Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act H.R. 7567 Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 and Senate farm bill H.R. 2111, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations. Issues: CDC tobacco prevention and cessation…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CIGAR RIGHTS OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: CIGAR RIGHTS OF AMERICA
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Tobacco
$72,000
Spent on own lobbying
lobbying on distinctions between premium cigars and other tobacco products. H.R. 2111 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CIGAR RIGHTS OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 7, 2026 · issue area: Tobacco
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Federal regulation of tobacco products; H.R. 2111: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations; Departments of Labor, Health and Human Servic…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CIGAR RIGHTS OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: DININO ASSOCIATES, LLC
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted May 4, 2026 · issue area: Tobacco
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
HR 2111 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
TOBACCO-FREE KIDS ACTION FUND · lobbying firm or registrant: NVG, LLC
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…approval applications and enforcement against illegal e-cigarettes. FDA pilot program for the expedited review of nicotine pouches. Surgeon General nomination. H.R.2111 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CIGAR RIGHTS OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: CIGAR RIGHTS OF AMERICA
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Tobacco
$72,000
Spent on own lobbying
lobbying on distinctions between premium cigars and other tobacco products. H.R. 2111 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICANS FOR NONSMOKERS' RIGHTS · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICANS FOR NONSMOKERS' RIGHTS
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 15, 2026 · issue area: Tobacco
Amount not reported
H.R.1798: End Tobacco Loopholes Act. This bill would provide tax rate parity among all tobacco products. Monitor. H.R.2111: An Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations. This bill would remove cigars from the definition of tobacco products and impact various…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. View filing
CIGAR RIGHTS OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 5, 2026 · issue area: Tobacco
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Federal regulation of tobacco products; H.R. 2111: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations; Departments of Labor, Health and Human Servic…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CIGAR RIGHTS OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: DININO ASSOCIATES, LLC
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 25, 2026 · issue area: Tobacco
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
HR 2111 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
TOBACCO-FREE KIDS ACTION FUND · lobbying firm or registrant: NVG, LLC
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 21, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…inst illegal e-cigarettes. FDA pilot program for the expedited review of nicotine pouches. Issues and staffing related to the CDC Office on Smoking and Health. H.R.2111 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CIGAR RIGHTS OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: CIGAR RIGHTS OF AMERICA
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Tobacco
$72,000
Spent on own lobbying
lobbying on distinctions between premium cigars and other tobacco products. H.R. 2111 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CIGAR RIGHTS OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · amended · posted Jan 18, 2026 · issue area: Tobacco
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Federal regulation of tobacco products; H.R. 2111: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations; H.R.5304 - Departments of Labor, Health and H…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICANS FOR NONSMOKERS' RIGHTS · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICANS FOR NONSMOKERS' RIGHTS
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 14, 2026 · issue area: Tobacco
Amount not reported
H.R.1798: End Tobacco Loopholes Act. This bill would provide tax rate parity among all tobacco products. Monitor. H.R.2111: An Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations. This bill would remove cigars from the definition of tobacco products and impact various…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. View filing
AMERICANS FOR NONSMOKERS' RIGHTS · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICANS FOR NONSMOKERS' RIGHTS
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Nov 6, 2025 · issue area: Tobacco
Amount not reported
H.R.1798: End Tobacco Loopholes Act. This bill would provide tax rate parity among all tobacco products. Monitor. H.R.2111: An Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations. This bill would remove cigars from the definition of tobacco products and impact various…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. View filing
TOBACCO-FREE KIDS ACTION FUND · lobbying firm or registrant: NVG, LLC
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · amended · posted Oct 21, 2025 · issue area: Health Issues
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…and staffing related to the CDC Office on Smoking and Health. FDA rule to establish maximum nicotine levels in cigarettes and other combusted tobacco products. H.R.2111 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CIGAR RIGHTS OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: DININO ASSOCIATES, LLC
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 20, 2025 · issue area: Tobacco
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
HR 2111 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CIGAR RIGHTS OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: CIGAR RIGHTS OF AMERICA
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 20, 2025 · issue area: Tobacco
$72,000
Spent on own lobbying
lobbying on distinctions between premium cigars and other tobacco products. H.R. 2111 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CIGAR RIGHTS OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 8, 2025 · issue area: Tobacco
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Federal regulation of tobacco products; H.R. 2111: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing