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CIGAR ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC

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Lobbying Spend

$5.6M

Filings

199

Firms Hired

Active Period

1999–2026

Lobbying Spend by Year

Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Spend	Filings	Firms
2026	$120,000	5	2
2025	$380,000	10	2
2024	$70,000	8	2
2023	$80,000	12	3
2022	$75,776	13	3
2021	$225,000	13	3
2020	$180,000	12	3
2019	$225,000	15	3
2018	$180,000	15	3
2017	$180,000	10	3
2016	$180,000	8	2
2015	$180,000	9	2
2014	$180,000	8	2
2013	$180,000	10	2
2012	$195,000	9	2
2011	$125,000	8	2
2010	$75,000	8	1
2009	$330,000	4	1
2008	$660,000	8	1
2007	$229,000	1	1
2006	$209,000	2	1
2005	$140,000	2	1
2004	$220,000	2	1
2003	$190,000	2	1
2002	$60,000	1	1
2000	$448,000	3	1
1999	$255,000	1	1

Hired Firms

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

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
CIGAR ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC	$5,571,776	102
THE ADVOCACY GROUP	—	37
JAKE PERRY + PARTNERS	—	39
DOTCHIN & ASSOCIATES, LLC	—	21

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
SENATE	188
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	181
Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB)	118
Food & Drug Administration (FDA)	94
Office of Management & Budget (OMB)	30
White House Office	6
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)	4
Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)	2
Administration for Children & Families (ACF)	1
Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives	1
Government Accountability Office (GAO)	1
Treasury, Dept of	1

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Tobacco	Tobacco	197
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	165
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	122
Postal	Postal	35
Trade (domestic/foreign)	Trade (domestic/foreign)	24

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

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

H.R. 4368118th Congress

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

2023 · fourth_quarter · Firm: DOTCHIN & ASSOCIATES, LLC

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FDA deeming rule FDAs Proposed Tobacco Product Standard for Characterizing Flavors in Cigars H.R. 4368 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, language on cigars

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

Matched citations: H.R. 4368

H.R. 4368118th Congress

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

2023 · third_quarter · Firm: DOTCHIN & ASSOCIATES, LLC

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FDA deeming rule FDAs Proposed Tobacco Product Standard for Characterizing Flavors in Cigars H.R. 4368 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, language on cigars

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

Matched citations: H.R. 4368

H.R. 2786117th Congress

Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021

2022 · fourth_quarter · Firm: CIGAR ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Allocation of FETRA payments Cigar Excise Taxes S.411 "Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act" or the "MOMMA's Act" S.1314 "Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021" HR 2786 "Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021" Tobacco taxes included in the House Ways & Means title in the reconciliation bill. Issues related to the excise tax on cigars in the Build Back Better Act (H.R.5376)

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 2786

H.R. 4536117th Congress

Welfare for Needs not Weed Act

2022 · fourth_quarter · Firm: CIGAR ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC

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Issues related to the FDA Proposed Tobacco Product Standard for Characterizing Flavors in Cigars HR 4536, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2022.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 4536

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H.R. 5376117th Congress

Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

2022 · fourth_quarter · Firm: CIGAR ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC

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Allocation of FETRA payments Cigar Excise Taxes S.411 "Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act" or the "MOMMA's Act" S.1314 "Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021" HR 2786 "Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021" Tobacco taxes included in the House Ways & Means title in the reconciliation bill. Issues related to the excise tax on cigars in the Build Back Better Act (H.R.5376)

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.5376

S. 1314117th Congress

Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021

2022 · fourth_quarter · Firm: CIGAR ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC

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Allocation of FETRA payments Cigar Excise Taxes S.411 "Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act" or the "MOMMA's Act" S.1314 "Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021" HR 2786 "Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021" Tobacco taxes included in the House Ways & Means title in the reconciliation bill. Issues related to the excise tax on cigars in the Build Back Better Act (H.R.5376)

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.1314

S. 411117th Congress

MOMMA’s Act

2022 · fourth_quarter · Firm: CIGAR ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC

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Allocation of FETRA payments Cigar Excise Taxes S.411 "Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act" or the "MOMMA's Act" S.1314 "Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021" HR 2786 "Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021" Tobacco taxes included in the House Ways & Means title in the reconciliation bill. Issues related to the excise tax on cigars in the Build Back Better Act (H.R.5376)

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.411

S. 438117th Congress

Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2021

2022 · fourth_quarter · Firm: CIGAR ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC

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Issues related to the FDA Tobacco Redeeming Rule Cigar Excise Taxes S.438 Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Prevention Act of 2021 The Food and Drug Administrations Proposed Tobacco Product Standard for Characterizing Flavors in Cigars FDA Redeeming Rule

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.438

H.R. 5376117th Congress

Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

2022 · fourth_quarter · Firm: JAKE PERRY + PARTNERS

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the excise tax on cigars in the Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376).

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

Matched citations: H.R. 5376

H.R. 2786117th Congress

Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021

2022 · fourth_quarter · Firm: DOTCHIN & ASSOCIATES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Cigar Excise Taxes S.411 Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act or the MOMMAs Act S 1314, HR 2786, Tobacco Tax Equity Act Tobacco taxes included in the House Ways & Means title in the reconciliation bill.

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

Matched citations: HR 2786

H.R. 4536117th Congress

Welfare for Needs not Weed Act

2022 · fourth_quarter · Firm: DOTCHIN & ASSOCIATES, LLC

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HR 4536, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development,Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies for fiscal year ending September 30, 2022

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

Matched citations: HR 4536

S. 1314117th Congress

Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021

2022 · fourth_quarter · Firm: DOTCHIN & ASSOCIATES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Cigar Excise Taxes S.411 Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act or the MOMMAs Act S 1314, HR 2786, Tobacco Tax Equity Act Tobacco taxes included in the House Ways & Means title in the reconciliation bill.

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

Matched citations: S 1314

S. 411117th Congress

MOMMA’s Act

2022 · fourth_quarter · Firm: DOTCHIN & ASSOCIATES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Cigar Excise Taxes S.411 Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act or the MOMMAs Act S 1314, HR 2786, Tobacco Tax Equity Act Tobacco taxes included in the House Ways & Means title in the reconciliation bill.

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

Matched citations: S.411

S. 438117th Congress

Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2021

2022 · fourth_quarter · Firm: DOTCHIN & ASSOCIATES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

FDA Tobacco Deeming Rule S.438 Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2021 The Food and Drug Administrations Proposed Tobacco Product Standard for Characterizing Flavors in Cigars

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

Matched citations: S.438

H.R. 2786117th Congress

Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021

2022 · third_quarter · Firm: CIGAR ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Allocation of FETRA payments Cigar Excise Taxes S.411 "Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act" or the "MOMMA's Act" S.1314 "Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021" HR 2786 "Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021" Tobacco taxes included in the House Ways & Means title in the reconciliation bill. Alcohol & Tobacco & Trade Bureau (TTB) Issues related to the excise tax on cigars in the Build Back Better Act (H.R.5376)

Client expense: $12,776 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 2786

H.R. 4536117th Congress

Welfare for Needs not Weed Act

2022 · third_quarter · Firm: CIGAR ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the FDA Proposed Tobacco Product Standard for Characterizing Flavors in Cigars HR 4536, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2022.

Client expense: $12,776 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 4536

H.R. 5376117th Congress

Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

2022 · third_quarter · Firm: CIGAR ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Allocation of FETRA payments Cigar Excise Taxes S.411 "Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act" or the "MOMMA's Act" S.1314 "Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021" HR 2786 "Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021" Tobacco taxes included in the House Ways & Means title in the reconciliation bill. Alcohol & Tobacco & Trade Bureau (TTB) Issues related to the excise tax on cigars in the Build Back Better Act (H.R.5376)

Client expense: $12,776 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.5376

S. 1314117th Congress

Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021

2022 · third_quarter · Firm: CIGAR ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Allocation of FETRA payments Cigar Excise Taxes S.411 "Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act" or the "MOMMA's Act" S.1314 "Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021" HR 2786 "Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021" Tobacco taxes included in the House Ways & Means title in the reconciliation bill. Alcohol & Tobacco & Trade Bureau (TTB) Issues related to the excise tax on cigars in the Build Back Better Act (H.R.5376)

Client expense: $12,776 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.1314

S. 411117th Congress

MOMMA’s Act

2022 · third_quarter · Firm: CIGAR ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Allocation of FETRA payments Cigar Excise Taxes S.411 "Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act" or the "MOMMA's Act" S.1314 "Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021" HR 2786 "Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021" Tobacco taxes included in the House Ways & Means title in the reconciliation bill. Alcohol & Tobacco & Trade Bureau (TTB) Issues related to the excise tax on cigars in the Build Back Better Act (H.R.5376)

Client expense: $12,776 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.411

S. 438117th Congress

Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2021

2022 · third_quarter · Firm: CIGAR ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the FDA Tobacco Redeeming Rule Cigar Excise Taxes S.438 Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Prevention Act of 2021 The Food and Drug Administrations Proposed Tobacco Product Standard for Characterizing Flavors in Cigars FDA Redeeming Rule

Client expense: $12,776 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.438

H.R. 2786117th Congress

Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021

2022 · third_quarter · Firm: CIGAR ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Allocation of FETRA payments Cigar Excise Taxes S.411 "Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act" or the "MOMMA's Act" S.1314 "Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021" HR 2786 "Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021" Tobacco taxes included in the House Ways & Means title in the reconciliation bill. Alcohol & Tobacco & Trade Bureau (TTB) Issues related to the excise tax on cigars in the Build Back Better Act (H.R.5376)

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 2786

H.R. 4536117th Congress

Welfare for Needs not Weed Act

2022 · third_quarter · Firm: CIGAR ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the FDA Proposed Tobacco Product Standard for Characterizing Flavors in Cigars HR 4536, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2022.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 4536

H.R. 5376117th Congress

Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

2022 · third_quarter · Firm: CIGAR ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Allocation of FETRA payments Cigar Excise Taxes S.411 "Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act" or the "MOMMA's Act" S.1314 "Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021" HR 2786 "Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021" Tobacco taxes included in the House Ways & Means title in the reconciliation bill. Alcohol & Tobacco & Trade Bureau (TTB) Issues related to the excise tax on cigars in the Build Back Better Act (H.R.5376)

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.5376

S. 1314117th Congress

Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021

2022 · third_quarter · Firm: CIGAR ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Allocation of FETRA payments Cigar Excise Taxes S.411 "Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act" or the "MOMMA's Act" S.1314 "Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021" HR 2786 "Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021" Tobacco taxes included in the House Ways & Means title in the reconciliation bill. Alcohol & Tobacco & Trade Bureau (TTB) Issues related to the excise tax on cigars in the Build Back Better Act (H.R.5376)

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.1314

S. 411117th Congress

MOMMA’s Act

2022 · third_quarter · Firm: CIGAR ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Allocation of FETRA payments Cigar Excise Taxes S.411 "Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act" or the "MOMMA's Act" S.1314 "Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021" HR 2786 "Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021" Tobacco taxes included in the House Ways & Means title in the reconciliation bill. Alcohol & Tobacco & Trade Bureau (TTB) Issues related to the excise tax on cigars in the Build Back Better Act (H.R.5376)

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.411

Source: Senate LDA