July 26, 2018 – To show their unity, leaders of the nine major whisky trade organizations planted an American White Oak tree on the corner of 9th and Main Street outside the Frazier History Museum in downtown Louisville following their first-ever summit meeting. Even before the first shovel of...
WHEREAS, In a spirit of camaraderie and collaboration, leaders of the world’s whiskey associations met today in Kentucky, the Birthplace of Bourbon, to discuss trade issues that threaten the growth of this iconic, international industry; and WHEREAS, Members at this historic gathering agree that the increasing success of global whiskey...
Trade Policy Statement for EU, Mexico, and Canada On behalf of our nation’s growing community of more than 1,700 craft spirits producers, the American Craft Spirits Association remains hopeful that the Administration will work with the E.U., Canada, Mexico, and other markets to ensure all American businesses, including craft...
The Honorable Mitch McConnell Majority Leader United States Senate S-230, U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Leader McConnell: On behalf of the Distilled Spirits Council, the Kentucky Distillers Association, the American Craft Spirits Association, and the President’s Forum, thank you for your efforts to address our serious concerns that...
The focal point of ACSA’s advocacy on Capitol Hill is the reduction of the Federal Excise Tax. Currently, the reduction is due to expire on December 31, 2019. Here are the related bills with the current status of cosponsors: H.R. 747 – Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act of...
Dear Distillers and Supporters of the Spirits Sector, The American Craft Spirits Association and the Distilled Spirits Council invite you to attend our Public Policy Conference May 14-16, 2018, in Washington, DC, where members of the distilled spirits sector will meet with lawmakers and advocate in support of critically important issues. Distillers of...
Tax reform is making headlines. ACSA’s Legislative Affairs Committee is feverishly working to reduce the burdensome Federal Excise Tax (FET) on your behalf. NOW is your time to join us and act. FET reform must be a part of the House and Senate tax bill language. Our legislation, H.R.747...
Craft Distillers Head to the Hill By Jeff Cioletti Federal excise tax relief has moved a bit closer to reality, thanks to the efforts of nearly 50 craft spirits professionals who converged on Capitol Hill Tuesday to urge support for the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act. Distillers and industry...
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the rate of tax regarding the taxation of distilled spirits.Sponsored by: Sen Gary C. PetersChamber: Senate; Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; Last Updated: 2015-05-21 Discuss in the forums Bill HistoryActiveVetoedEnactedAwaiting SignatureRead the BillCongressGovtrackOpen CongressRelated Billshr1172-114hr2520-114s1562-114
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