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Current Issues

Representative Markey (CO) Latest Cosponsors on Small Brewer Excise Tax Reduction Legislation

Colorado Representative Markey is the latest to support small brewers; co-sponsor HR 4278.  More

Representative McDermott (WA) Latest Cosponsors on Small Brewer Excise Tax Reduction

Washington Representative McDermott latest to cosponsor bill to help small brewers. More

Excise Tax Legislation Progresses, Needs Your Help

The current small brewers graduated excise Tax reduction bill, HR4278, that has dropped in the House of Representatives recently needs co-sponsors. Please contact your State Representatives. More

Snow Day in DC: House Small Brewers Caucus Meeting Postponed

Wintery Blast in Washington D.C. postpones Small Brewers Caucus Meeting. More

Graduated Excise Tax Reduction Legislation Introduced

The Brewers Association supports H.R. 4278, a bill to create a graduated beer excise tax rate of $3.50 and $16 for America's small brewers. More

New Federal Reporting Requirement for Brewers

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration ("FDA") recently implemented the Reportable Food Registry ("RFR"). More

Congress Considers Federal Excise Tax Increase

Small brewers are facing an imminent and extremely serious threat to their businesses.  More

Small Brewer Tax Rate Reduction Legislation Introduced

Companion bills HR 836 and S 1058, the Brewers Excise and Economic Relief Act of 2009, have been introduced More

TTB Budget Funding Proposal

As released, the President's proposed Fiscal Year 2010 Budget contained provisions authorizing More

June Capitol Hill Reception

The BA's annual Congressional beer and food pairing reception, Celebrating American Craft Beer, was held June 2.  More

Events

Support Your Local Brewery

Your brewery needs to become part of the SYLB network enlisting beer activists to help support the rights of craft breweries around the country. Visit www.SupportYourLocalBrewery.org.

Monthly Legal Briefs

Small Brewer Tax Relief Bill Attains Majority in House. HR 836, the Brewers Excise and Economic Relief Act of 2009, which includes a reduction of the small brewer rate ... Summary and PDF available.

BA Blog

Guess Who's Up For a James Beard Award?

The award is for "Outstanding Wine and Spirits Professional," but craft brewers are all over the semifinalists roster. . More

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