The Cigar Political Action Committee
The Mission of Cigar PAC
Cigar PAC is the voluntary, nonpartisan political action committee of the Cigar Association of America, Inc. (CAA).
Our mission is to support the work of CAA by advocating for laws and regulations that would benefit our industry. Cigar PAC works to support candidates in federal office who understand policies that affect the cigar industry. The PAC is dedicated to maximizing resources to represent the cigar industry. The PAC uses resources provided by individuals and other contributors to fund political activities that support CAA.
Cigar PAC Focus in 2024
The cigar industry is being impacted more than ever before by an increasingly complex legislative and regulatory environment, whether there is an election year or not.
Political Action Committees are an important tool builds channels of communication with elected officials. The Cigar PAC plays a crucial role upholding the focus of the Cigar Association of America through education, advocacy, research, outreach, and strategic relationship building.
Associations across a multitude of industries attempt to position themselves strategically for the attention of a finite number of policymakers. The Cigar PAC is a unifying force that will allow the Cigar Association of America to protect the interests of our members.
The Cigar PAC Sponsors Events in Washington, D.C.
The Cigar PAC has hosted and co-hosted events in the Washington, D.C. area on Capitol Hill and in other locations in the city including the Casa de Montecristo Cigar Lounge, which is owned by our member company, Tabacalera USA Inc.
In the fall/winter of 2023 and into 2024, Cigar PAC is sponsoring events on or near Capitol Hill. We encourage our members to get involved by attending Cigar PAC events for networking opportunities with their congressional representatives.
