Cigar Exemption, FDA Predicate Date Change Approved by Appropriations Committee (Update)

(Halfwheel) Cigar smokers got two wins at today’s meeting of the House of Representations Committee on Appropriations.
The committee met for a markup meeting, a process where members can propose amendments to the proposed FY 2017 Appropriations bill. During the meeting, two different amendments regarding exempting premium cigars from regulation by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).

One passed, one failed—both good news for cigar smokers. Continued