The PCA’s Federal Affairs Team represents the interests of retail tobacconists and their suppliers on Capitol Hill regarding issues concerning their businesses. PCA actively tracks federal legislative activity, monitors regulatory practices related to the industry, educates Members of Congress, fights for small businesses, and vigorously engages in the process to reduce burdens on retail tobacconists. The objective of the federal affairs team is to foster a political climate conducive to the production, marketing, sale, and enjoyment of premium tobacco products in the United States.
Federal Legislative Team
Joshua Habursky
Head of Government Affairs(202) 849-6045
Federal Resources
News & Alerts
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Update on PPP Loan Information and Forgiveness
October 14, 2020The Small Business Administration (SBA) and US Department of Treasury released an updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document on the Paycheck Protection […]
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FDA Announces Potential Program for Premium Cigar Manufacturers to Request Deferral of Filing Substantial Equivalence Reports
August 6, 2020In court filings today, the FDA announced a potential new program relating to the requirement that premium cigar manufacturers submit substantial equivalence reports for a decade’s worth of products.
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PCA Sends Letter of Support for the Continuing Small Business Recovery and Paycheck Protection Program Act
July 29, 2020The following is a letter PCA President John Anderson and Executive Director Scott Pearce sent to Senators Marco Rubio and […]
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