Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2023

This bill exempts specific traditional handmade cigars from most FDA regulations under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It directly affects small cigar manufacturers who produce cigars meeting strict criteria: 100% leaf tobacco wrappers and fillers, no filters, weighing at least 6 pounds per 1,000 cigars, and made primarily by hand using limited machinery. The law removes FDA authority to regulate these cigars, including requiring pre-market review or labeling changes. This change aims to preserve jobs in small businesses that specialize in these traditional products.