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CIGAR RIGHTS OF AMERICA

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Lobbying Spend

$4.8M

Filings

202

Firms Hired

Active Period

2011–2026

Lobbying Spend by Year

Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Spend	Filings	Firms
2026	$144,000	7	3
2025	$288,000	13	3
2024	$288,000	12	3
2023	$288,000	13	4
2022	$234,000	12	3
2021	$180,000	12	3
2020	$180,000	12	3
2019	$180,000	13	3
2018	$292,500	12	3
2017	$330,000	12	3
2016	$370,000	14	4
2015	$410,000	16	4
2014	$560,000	16	4
2013	$560,000	17	4
2012	$460,000	19	4
2011	$16,100	2	1

Hired Firms

Lobbying firms retained by this client; amounts are client-reported expenses when available

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
CIGAR RIGHTS OF AMERICA	$4,780,600	60
DININO ASSOCIATES, LLC	—	60
K&L GATES LLP	—	46
HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP	—	16
THE ROGICH COMMUNICATIONS GROUP	—	14
MARY LANDRIEU	—	6

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	190
SENATE	189
Small Business Administration (SBA)	57
Food & Drug Administration (FDA)	56
Office of Management & Budget (OMB)	50
Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS)	14
White House Office	14
Executive Office of the President (EOP)	11
Office of the Vice President of the United States	8
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)	4
Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)	3
State, Dept of (DOS)	3
Treasury, Dept of	1

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Tobacco	Tobacco	201
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	14
Economics/Economic Development	Economics/Economic Development	6
Small Business	Small Business	6
Trade (domestic/foreign)	Trade (domestic/foreign)	4

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

Bill numbers found in source-reported LDA specific issue text; broad topic matches are excluded

H.R. 2111119th Congress

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

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 Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: H.R. 2111

H.R. 9260119th Congress

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

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 Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: H.R.9260

H.R. 2111119th Congress

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: DININO ASSOCIATES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

HR 2111 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: HR 2111

H.R. 2111119th Congress

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: CIGAR RIGHTS OF AMERICA

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Cited source text and reported amounts

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.

Client expense: $72,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 2111

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H.R. 2111119th Congress

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

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 Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: H.R. 2111

H.R. 2111119th Congress

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: DININO ASSOCIATES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

HR 2111 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: HR 2111

H.R. 2111119th Congress

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: CIGAR RIGHTS OF AMERICA

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Cited source text and reported amounts

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.

Client expense: $72,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 2111

H.R. 2111119th Congress

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

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 Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: H.R. 2111

H.R. 2111119th Congress

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: DININO ASSOCIATES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

HR 2111 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: HR 2111

H.R. 2111119th Congress

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: CIGAR RIGHTS OF AMERICA

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Cited source text and reported amounts

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.

Client expense: $72,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 2111

H.R. 2111119th Congress

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

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 Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: H.R. 2111

H.R. 5304119th Congress

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

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 Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: H.R.5304

H.R. 2111119th Congress

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

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 Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: H.R. 2111

H.R. 5304119th Congress

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

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 Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: H.R.5304

H.R. 2111119th Congress

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: DININO ASSOCIATES, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

HR 2111 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: HR 2111

H.R. 2111119th Congress

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: CIGAR RIGHTS OF AMERICA

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Cited source text and reported amounts

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.

Client expense: $72,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 2111

H.R. 2111119th Congress

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

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.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: H.R. 2111

H.R. 2111119th Congress

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.

2025 · second_quarter · Firm: DININO ASSOCIATES, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

HR 2111 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: HR 2111

H.R. 2111119th Congress

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.

2025 · second_quarter · Firm: CIGAR RIGHTS OF AMERICA

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

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.

Client expense: $72,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 2111

H.R. 2111119th Congress

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.

2025 · second_quarter · Firm: HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

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.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: H.R. 2111

H.R. 2111119th Congress

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.

2025 · first_quarter · Firm: DININO ASSOCIATES, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

HR 2111 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: HR 2111

H.R. 2111119th Congress

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations.

2025 · first_quarter · Firm: HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

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.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: H.R. 2111

H.R. 1486118th Congress

Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2023

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: DININO ASSOCIATES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Federal regulation of tobacco products; H.R. 1486 - Traditional Cigar Manufacturing & Small Business Jobs Preservation Act 2023 S.107 - Traditional Cigar Manufacturing & Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2023 H.R. 4368 & S.2131 - FY24 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R. 1486

H.R. 4368118th Congress

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: DININO ASSOCIATES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Federal regulation of tobacco products; H.R. 1486 - Traditional Cigar Manufacturing & Small Business Jobs Preservation Act 2023 S.107 - Traditional Cigar Manufacturing & Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2023 H.R. 4368 & S.2131 - FY24 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R. 4368

S. 107118th Congress

Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2023

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: DININO ASSOCIATES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Federal regulation of tobacco products; H.R. 1486 - Traditional Cigar Manufacturing & Small Business Jobs Preservation Act 2023 S.107 - Traditional Cigar Manufacturing & Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2023 H.R. 4368 & S.2131 - FY24 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: S.107

Source: Senate LDA